Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - AG-Doxycycline
What are AG-Doxycycline used for?
- AG-Doxycycline are used to treat infections caused by germs (bacteria).
- AG-Doxycycline are NOT used to treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold).
How does AG-Doxycycline work?
AG-Doxycycline are an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria’s ability to make what it needs to grow new cells. This helps get rid of the infection.
What are the ingredients in AG-Doxycycline?
Medicinal ingredient:
AG-Doxycycline: Doxycycline hyclate.
Non-medicinal ingredients:
AG-Doxycycline: Colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C blue No. 2, FD&C yellow No. 6, FD&C red No. 40, hypromellose, macrogol, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid and titanium dioxide.
AG-Doxycycline come in the following dosage form:
- AG-Doxycycline: Orange, round, bi-convex film-coated tablets, engraved with 'DOXY 100' on one side and 'JP' separated by a score line on the other side. Available in bottles of 100 and 250 tablets.
Do not use AG-Doxycycline if you:
- are allergic to this drug.
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in these products. See also “What are the ingredients in AG-Doxycycline” above.
- are allergic to tetracycline drugs (a class of antibiotics).
- have myasthenia gravis (a muscle disease).
are taking isotretinoin (e.g., Accutane). See the next section, “To help avoid side effects
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take AG-Doxycycline. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Some of this drug may pass to your baby.
- AG-Doxycycline are not recommended for women who are breastfeeding.
- have trouble swallowing.
- have health problems that affect or block the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (esophagus).
AG-Doxycycline should not be used in children under 8 years of age.
Tetracyclines such as AG-Doxycycline may cause a serious side effect, benign intracranial hypertension (pressure around the brain) with symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting and vision loss. If this occurs, contact your doctor immediately. Do not use AG-Doxycycline and isotretinoin together as they both can cause this effect.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
Do not take AG-Doxycycline with:
- alcohol.
- barbiturates (drugs that help you sleep).
- phenytoin (a drug that controls epilepsy).
- carbamazepine (a drug that controls epilepsy).
- methoxyflurane (an anaesthetic).
Some drugs can make AG-Doxycycline not work as well as they should. These include:
- drugs to thin the blood (oral anticoagulants).
- penicillin, a drug to treat infections.
- drugs to treat upset stomach that contain bismuth subsalicylate.
- drugs to treat heartburn that contain aluminum, calcium or magnesium.
- products that contain iron.
Do not take these drugs at the same time of day as AG-Doxycycline.
Birth control pills may not work if you are on them while taking AG-Doxycycline. You should use other birth control while taking these products and for 7 days after stopping.
How to take AG-Doxycycline:
- Take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you to.
- Do not skip doses.
- Stop taking AG-Doxycycline right away if you become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
- Do not use AG-Doxycycline to treat any other medical problems unless your doctor tells you to.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not share it with others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- Do not stop taking this medicine until you have taken all of it, even if you feel better.
Stopping this medicine early may:
- increase the risk that bacteria will become resistant to it.
- make this product not work as well in the future.
Usual dose:
- Take your medicine when your doctor tells you.
- Take the amount of medicine your doctor tells you.
Take your medicine with or after a meal.
- Take your medicine with a glass of water.
- Take your medicine while standing or sitting.
- After taking your medicine, wait at least 1 to 2 hours before lying down.
Overdose:
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much AG-Doxycycline, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms. |
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Missed Dose:
- If you forget to take AG-Doxycycline, take them as soon as you remember unless it is time to take the next dose.
- Continue taking the rest of the doses as your doctor has told you to.
- Do not take more than one dose at a time.
What are possible side effects from using AG-Doxycycline?
These are not all the possible side affects you may feel when taking AG-Doxycycline. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional. Please also see Warnings and Precautions.
If you experience symptoms such as severe diarrhea (bloody or watery) with or without fever, abdominal pain, or tenderness, you may have Clostridium difficile colitis (bowel inflammation). If this occurs, stop taking AG-Doxycycline and contact your healthcare professional immediately.
Other side effects that may occur while using AG-Doxycycline:
- change in tooth colour.
- diarrhea.
- loss of appetite.
- nausea.
- stomach pain.
- vomiting.
If these become bothersome, contact your doctor.
You may be sensitive to the sun when taking AG-Doxycycline.
- You could get a sunburn.
- If you will be in direct sunlight protect your skin, use sunscreen.
- Avoid excessive sunlight.
- Avoid tanning beds.
- Stop using AG-Doxycycline if you become sensitive to the sun. Symptoms of sun sensitivity include rash, blisters or skin break outs.
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| UNKNOWN | |||
| Pain or difficulty swallowing | √ | ||
| Rash | √ | ||
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| Yeast infection | √ | ||
Hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction. Symptoms are:
| √ | ||
Autoimmune adverse drug reactions. Symptoms are:
| √ | ||
Benign intracranial hypertension (high blood pressure in the brain). Symptoms are:
| √ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
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Storage:
Store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C. Protect from light and excessive humidity. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
You should not use your medication after the expiration date printed on the label.
If you want more information about AG-Doxycycline:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full Prescribing Information that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada Drug Database website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); or by calling 1-450-449-9272.
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1310 rue Nobel
Boucherville, Québec
J4B 5H3, Canada