Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal.
A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected.
Symptoms of malaria
It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include:
a high temperature (fever) sweats and chills headaches vomiting muscle pains diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer.
When to seek medical attention
Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found.
Malaria risk areas
Malaria is found in more than 100 countries, mainly in tropical regions of the world, including:
large areas of Africa and Asia Central and South America Haiti and the Dominican Republic parts of the Middle East some Pacific islands
Thehas more information about the risk of malaria in specific countries.
Preventing malaria
Many cases of malaria can be avoided. An easy way to remember is the ABCD approach to prevention:
Awareness of risk – find out whether you’re at risk of getting malaria before travelling Bite prevention – avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, covering your arms and legs, and using an insecticide-treated mosquito net Check whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets – if you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the course Diagnosis – seek immediate medical advice if you develop malaria symptoms, as long as up to a year after you return from travelling
Side effects
Like all medicines, doxycycline can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Common side effects These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don’t go away:
a headache feeling sick or vomiting being sensitive to sunlight Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people.
Call a doctor straight away if you get:
Bruising or bleeding you can’t explain (including nosebleeds), a sore throat, a high temperature (38C or above) and you feel tired or generally unwell – these can be signs of blood problems.
Severe diarrhoea (perhaps with stomach cramps) that contains blood or mucus, or lasts longer than 4 days ringing or buzzing in your ears
Serious skin reactions or rashes, including irregular, round red patches, peeling, blisters, skin ulcers, or swelling of the skin that looks like burns – these could be signs of a rare reaction to the medicine called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Yellow skin or the whites of your eyes go yellow – this could be a sign of liver problems joint or muscle pain that has started since you began taking doxycycline
Headache, vomiting and problems with your vision – these could be signs of pressure around your brain (intracranial hypertension)
A fingernail coming away from its base – this could be a reaction to sunlight called photo-onycholysis
A sore or swollen mouth, lips or tongue
Severe pain in your tummy, with or without bloody diarrhoea, feeling sick and being sick – these can be signs of pancreatitis difficulty or pain when you swallow, a sore throat, acid reflux, a smaller appetite or chest pain which gets worse when you eat – these could be signs of an inflamed food pipe (oesophagitis) or oesophageal ulcer
Serious allergic reactions
Allergic reactions to doxycycline are common and occur in more than 1 in 100 people.
These are not all the side effects of doxycycline.
You can report any suspected side effect to the UK.
Itching, weakness, or other signs of treatment
Side effects not reported.
Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections. Doxycycline treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis), gum infections, diseases (like periodontitis), and others. Besides this, Doxycycline also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. However, it does not treat facial redness caused by rosacea.
Doxycycline being an antibiotic prevents the growth of bacterial cells (the bad ones!) by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria's growth and multiplication. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, i.e. it acts against various bacteria. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria growth but does not kill them.
Doxycycline should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. You should complete the course of Doxycycline as your doctor prescribes for better results. Some common side effects of Doxycycline are nausea (feeling or being sick), vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.
Doxycycline is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of Doxycycline during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood up to the age of 8 years) may cause teeth staining (yellow-grey-brown). Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Doxycycline. Before using Doxycycline, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Doxycycline, have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (esophagitis) or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with Doxycycline as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
You can buy doxycycline online in US - CanadaDoxycycline is available in the form of tablets (Adults's antibiotic) and oral suspension (Doxycycline 100mg) for oral use. Doxycycline 100mg tablets are usually taken once daily on an empty stomach. Doxycycline should be taken with food. You should take Doxycycline at the same time each day and the dose should11depending on the antibiotic prescribed and the results expected. It is important to take Doxycycline as per prescription and to complete the full course as advised. Doxycycline tablets should not be broken, crushed or broken and should not been taken with alcohol. It is not suitable for use in patients with a history of allergic reactions to doxycycline or any other antibiotics.2
As with all medicines, doxycycline should be used to treat serious side effects only after you know how severe the side effects are. It is recommended that you tell your doctor about any existing medical conditions you have, such as heart problems, blood disorders, etc. This could mean that Doxycycline will not help you if you do not have them.Do not use Doxycycline during pregnancy or while breastfeeding - - do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Doxycycline.2Keep out of reach of children and petsDoxycycline should not be given to children or adolescents under 12 years of age. This was a side-effect of taking Doxycycline.3
If you are allergic to doxycycline or any other antibiotic (listed below), if you are taking doxycycline may increase your symptoms like asthmatic attacks, skin rash, dizziness, tiredness or muscle pain while taking doxycycline.4
Doxycycline should be swallowed however, if you have diarrhea that is easily managed with water and if it gets into the lungs, you should stop taking doxycycline and contact your doctor as soon as possible.Do not split, crush, or chew Doxycycline. For optimal results, swallow it whole with a glass of water instead of taking it with food.5
Other medicines: In case you are not sure, think of it from a different medicines perspective. Doxycycline is not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age. This is because Doxycycline may not be suitable for them in the long term treatment of their underlying medical conditions.6
Doxycycline should not be used in those with a known sensitivity to other medicines or any other additives.
Doxycycline is an antibiotic that belongs to the tetracycline family of antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia and ear infections. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Doxycycline is also used to treat certain types of acne. However, it is not used for STDs.
Doxycycline is used to treat the following conditions:
Doxycycline is also used to treat STDs and certain skin conditions.
Doxycycline belongs to the tetracycline family of antibiotics. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. This drug is known as a tetracycline, a type of antibiotic that works by binding to the bacterial cell wall.
The recommended dosage for adults is 100 mg orally twice a day for 7-14 days.
Like all drugs, doxycycline can cause side effects. Common side effects include:
If you experience any of these side effects, contact your healthcare provider right away.
Doxycycline can interact with other medications and other supplements. It is important to inform your doctor of all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Inform your doctor of any allergies you have, particularly to dairy products, calcium, or antacids. Also, inform your doctor of all medicines you are currently taking, as well as any supplements or vitamins you are taking.
The recommended dosage of doxycycline is 100 mg orally twice a day. It is usually taken as needed, about 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Your healthcare provider may adjust your dose based on your response and any adverse effects.
Doxycycline can cause side effects.
Acyclovirtablets
Active ingredient:Doxycycline hyclate
Indications:Acyclovir is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections in dogs, cats, horses, birds, and fish.
Dosage form:tablet, oral suspension
Doxycycline is an antiviral medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections in dogs, cats, horses, birds, and fish. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of these bacteria in the body. Doxycycline is an active ingredient and is a prescription drug. This drug is a part of a group of medications calledyrimidinosin (pioglitazone). This medication is also used to prevent and treat infections caused by a variety of animals including ticks, certain infectious diseases, and some infections of the skin and mucous membranes.
Common side effects of Acyclovir:Stomach upset, diarrhea, or vomiting. It may also cause liver problems. Also, allergic reactions and reactions in the skin may be more serious. If any of these side effects bother you or are ignored, talk to your doctor. You should also stop using this product immediately and seek immediate medical help.
Serious side effects of AcyclovirLiver problems, including loss of appetite, loss of coordination, loss of white coatarted appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and darkening of the urine. Rarely, you may develop a rash, fainting, or allergic reaction. If you experience any of the above, or any of the less serious side effects of this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Interactions
Active ingredient(s):
tablet
Doxycycline
If you or a family member is worried, your doctor will be asked to do a physical exam before you start using this drug.
If you experience any of the above, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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