Can doxycycline be used for urinate track infection?
Question posted by Papadessart on 8 Nov 2023
Last updated on 8 November 2023
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Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth and is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. Doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections including acne, urinary and respiratory tract infections, eye infections, gum disease, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. It can also be used prevent malaria and treat infections caused by mites, ticks, or lice.
Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection
IV:
Initial dose: 200 mg IV on the first day, given in 1 or 2 infusions
Maintenance dose: 100 to 200 mg/day IV
ORAL:
Most Products:
Initial dose: 200 mg orally on the first day, given in 2 divided doses (100 mg every 12 hours)
Maintenance dose: 100 mg orally once a day OR 50 mg orally every 12 hours
More severe infections (especially chronic urinary tract infections): 100 mg orally every 12 hours
https://www.drugs.com/dosage/doxycycline.html#Usual_Adult_Dose_for_Urinary_Tract_Infection
Related topics
urinary tract infection, infections, doxycycline
Further information
- Doxycycline uses and safety info
- Doxycycline prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Doxycycline (detailed)
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