Use of Doxycycline for malaria
Taking the medicine
- Do not give to children under 8 years old.
- Take with a full glass (8 ounces) of water to prevent irritation of
the esophagus (tube between the throat and stomach) or stomach.
- If this medicine has changed color or tastes or looks different, has
become outdated (old), or has been stored incorrectly (too warm or too
damp area or place), do not use it. To do so may cause serious side
effects. Throw away the medicine. If you have any questions about this,
check with your health care professional.
To prevent Malaria
Adults and teenagers—100 mg once a day with the first dose one or
two days before travel to an area where malaria may occur. Continue taking
the medicine every day while travelling and for four weeks after leaving
the danger area.
Children older than 8 years of age—Dose is based on body weight.
The usual dose is 2 mg per kg (0.9 mg per pound) of body weight once a
day. Give the first dose one or two days before travel to an area where
malaria may occur, and continue taking the medicine every day throughout
travel and for four weeks after leaving the danger area.
Infants and children 8 years of age and younger—Tetracyclines are
usually not used in young children because tetracyclines can permanently
stain teeth.
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Side Effects
- Cramps or burning of the stomach; diarrhea
- Itching of the rectal or genital (sex organ) areas; sore mouth or
tongue
- the tongue to become darkened or discolored. This effect is only temporary
and will go away when you stop taking this medicine.
Storage
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp
places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
- Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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