Prescription TPA

Generic name

Doxycycline

Treatment

Infection

Category

Antibiotics

Sub category

Per-os

Preservative agents
Composition
  • Doxycycline hyclate
Format

100 mg tablet

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks
  • Is contraindicated in patients receiving isotretinoin and in patients with myastenia gravis.
  • It is recommended to use a filter or sunscreen during the treatment.
  • Not recommended during breastfeeding or pregnancy.
Age according to official indications

8 years

Age according to clinical data

8 years

References

Compendium des produits et Spécialités pharmaceutiques 2021 (CPS)
www.e-therapeutics.ca

Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook 2020, LexiComp
www.uptodate.com

DrugDex 2021, IBM MicroMedex Web applications
www.micromedexsolutions.com

Rx Vigilance Santé 2021
vigilance.ca/dosages-pediatriques-medicaments-rxvigilance


Amélie Ganivet, optométriste
Cynthia Théberge, pharmacienne