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Doxycycline is your body's infection-fighting superhero—a powerful broad-spectrum antibiotic that stops bacteria in their tracks. From respiratory infections and acne to malaria prevention and STI treatment (including DoxyPEP), this versatile medicine has been protecting Filipino families for decades.
- ✅ 100mg capsules available (PNF standard)
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary approved essential medicine
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
Understanding Doxycycline: Your Infection-Fighting Shield
Doxycycline is a trusted broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic that has been helping Filipinos fight bacterial infections for over 50 years. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition (100mg capsules), you can be confident this is a government-approved, evidence-based treatment for a wide range of infections—from respiratory illnesses to malaria prevention and STI treatment.
Unlike some antibiotics that only target specific bacteria, Doxycycline is like a Swiss Army knife—it works against many types of bacteria, making it a go-to medicine for doctors treating everything from pneumonia to acne, and even for preventing malaria when traveling to endemic areas.
How Doxycycline Works (Simple Explanation)
Imagine bacteria are tiny invaders multiplying inside your body. Doxycycline acts like a "stop sign" for these invaders—it blocks their ability to make essential proteins, which stops them from growing and spreading. Your body's immune system then finishes the job and clears out the infection. This makes it effective for:
- Respiratory Infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus infections
- Skin Conditions: Acne and other bacterial skin infections
- STI Treatment: Chlamydia, syphilis, and as DoxyPEP for prevention
- Malaria Prevention: For travelers to malaria-endemic areas (take 1-2 days before travel, during stay, and 4 weeks after)
- Other Infections: Urinary tract infections, eye infections, and more
Doxycycline Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Strengths | 100mg capsules (as hyclate) - PNF standard dosage |
| Standard Dosage | 100mg once or twice daily depending on infection type (as prescribed by doctor) |
| Best Time to Take | With food and plenty of water to avoid stomach upset. Avoid taking with dairy, antacids, or iron supplements (separate by 2-3 hours) |
| Key Benefits | Broad-spectrum (works against many bacteria), can be used for malaria prevention, effective for acne, available as DoxyPEP for STI prevention |
Why Choose Doxycycline from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN & CREATE Acts), Doxycycline is 100% VAT-exempt. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Doxycycline complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (100mg capsules), ensuring you receive essential medicine that meets DOH requirements.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store medicines properly to maintain potency.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate Doxycycline well, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, or sensitivity to sunlight (use sunscreen!)—usually temporary
- Watch For: Severe headache, vision changes, difficulty swallowing, or severe skin rash. Contact our doctor if these occur
- Important: Take with plenty of water and stay upright for 30 minutes to prevent throat irritation. Never take with dairy products, antacids, or iron supplements at the same time
- Special Note: Not for pregnant women or children under 8 years old (can affect teeth and bone development). Inform our doctor if you're taking blood thinners or other medications
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Doxycycline: Ang Shield Mo Laban sa Infection
Ang Doxycycline ay isang broad-spectrum antibiotic na matagal nang tinatagalan ng mga Pilipino laban sa bacterial infections. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine para sa paggamot ng iba't ibang impeksyon—mula sa respiratory hanggang sa malaria prevention at STI treatment.
Paano Gumagana ang Doxycycline?
Isipin na ang bacteria ay mga maliliit na invader sa iyong katawan. Ang Doxycycline ay parang "stop sign"—pinipigilan nito ang bacteria na gumawa ng proteins na kailangan nila para dumami. Resulta: humihinto ang pagdami ng bacteria at nalilinis ito ng iyong immune system. Epektibo ito para sa:
- Respiratory Infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis, at sinus infection
- Skin Conditions: Acne at iba pang bacterial skin infection
- STI Treatment: Chlamydia, syphilis, at bilang DoxyPEP para sa prevention
- Malaria Prevention: Para sa mga nagta-travel sa malaria-endemic areas
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas (TRAIN & CREATE Acts)
- ✅ PNF Quality: 100mg capsules ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Pagkahilo, sakit ng tiyan, diarrhea, o pagiging sensitive sa araw—karaniwang pansamantala
- Seryoso: Matinding sakit ng ulo, pagbabago sa paningin, hirap sa paglunok—tawagin agad ang doktor
- MAHALAGA: Uminom ng maraming tubig at manatiling nakatayo ng 30 minuto pagkatapos inumin. HINDI pwedeng kasabay ng gatas o antacids
- Bawal sa: Buntis at mga bata below 8 years old (maaapektuhan ang ngipin at buto)
