Generic name

Doxycycline

Treatment

Infection

Category

Antibiotics

Sub category

Per-os

Preservative agents

Composition

• Doxycycline hyclate

Format

100 mg tablets

Dosage

Dosage may vary depending on age. According to the INESSS guide.

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks

• Chlamydia (8 years old and +) 5mg / kg / day BID, max 100mg / dose x 7 days.
• Blepharitis if associated with rosacea: above 12 years old: adult dosageIs contraindicated in patients taking isotretinoin and in the presence of myastenia gravis.
• The use of sunscreen or sunblock prior to sun or UV light exposure should be considered in patients taking APO-DOXY / APO-DOXY-TABS.
• This medication is not recommended in pregnant women or those breast feeding.

Age according to official indications

8 years

Age according to clinical data

8 years