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Doxycycline
1,500 / 7 tabs.(for 1 week)
Directions for use
- The adult dosage is 100mg once a day.
- Take the first dose of doxycycline 1 week before arrival in the malaria-risk area.
- Take doxycycline once a day, at the same time each day, while in the malaria-risk area.
- Take doxycycline once a day for 4 weeks after leaving the malaria-risk area.
Doxycycline side effects and warnings
- Taking doxycycline may cause travelers to sunburn faster than normal. To prevent sunburn, avoid midday sun, wear a high-SPF sunblock, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat.
- take doxycycline on a full stomach to lessen nausea; do not lie down for 1 hour after taking the drug to prevent reflux of the drug (backing up into the esophagus).
- Women who use doxycycline may develop a vaginal yeast infection. Take an over-the-counter yeast medication with your trip for use if vaginal itching or discharge develops.
DO NOT take doxycycline if you are pregnant.
DO NOT give doxycycline to children under the age of 8; teeth may become permanently stained.