Vibra-tab (Doxycycline)

Brand names: Doxycycline, Doximed, Doxycline, Idocyklin, Vibramycin-D, Vibravenos, Doximycin, Doxybiocin, Idocyklin, Periostat, Ramysis, Vibramycin(e), Vibraveineuse, Atridox, Asolmicina.dox, Ciclidoxan, Doxibiot, Granudoxy, Verboril, Vibramicina, Doryx, Doxsig, Doxy, Doxyhexal, Doxylin, Frakas, Vibra-Tabs, Aliudox, Dotur, Doxal, Doxybene, Doxyderm, Doxydyn, Doxylan, Doxystad, Supracyclin, Vibravenos, Docdoxycy, Doxylets, Ciclisan, Clordox, Doxilina, Neo Doxicilin, Protectina, Uni Doxiciclin, Doxithal, Sigadoxin, Deoxymykoin, Helvedoclyn, Doxypalu, Granudoxy, Spanor, Tolexine, Doxy-HP, Doxy-N-Tablinen, Doxy-Wolff, Doxyderma, Otosal, Relyomycin, Smilitene, Medomycin, Impalamycin, Wanmycin, Huma-Doxylin, Biodoxi, Doxicip, Doxypal-DR, Geeox, Bassado, Bronmycin, Vivradoxil, Harvellin, Doxyratio M, Pluridoxina, Retens, Rudocycline, Tasmacyclin Akne, Vibraveineuse, Zadorine, Poli-Cycline, Servidoxyne, Siadocin, Monodoks, DuraDox, Doksin, Doxiclival, Tremesal, Vibramicina C

What is Vibra-Tab?
Vibra-Tab is a popular medicament that has been labeled as a tetracycline antibiotic. It lowers many kinds of bacterial infections such as Lyme disease, infections of the skin, ear, stomach, respiratory tract, urinary tract, bone and sinuses and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It will not work for flu, other viral infections or colds. Advise with your physician or pharmacist for more information about the beneficial efficacy of this product.

What important information should I know about Vibra-Tab?
Do not give Vibra-Tab to a child younger than 8 years old. Avoid antacids, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and iron products for 4 hours before and 2 hours after taking a dose of Vibra-Tab.

Do not finish your course of Vibra-Tab, even if you start to feel better. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. The combination of alcohol and Vibra-Tab may cause flushing and a fast heart rate.

It is important to use alcohol carefully during taking this medicament. This medicament may cause dizziness or coordination problems. Be very careful about operating machinery, doing dangerous tasks, climbing or driving until you know how you react to this medicament. Always provide a health care provider before giving Vibra-Tab to a child.

What should I tell my doctor before I take this drug?
Before using Vibra-Tab inform your health care provider about:

• diabetes
• a stomach infection or diarrhea
• heart disorders (such as heart rhythm problems)
• allergy to to to doxycycline, tetracycline antibiotics, or to similar medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnancy, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant
• asthma
• liver or kidney disease.

How to take Vibra-Tab?
Vibra-Tab is presented in pill, or liquid form to take by mouth. It is recommended to take medicine at regular intervals. The tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not break, crush or chew them. Shake the liquid well before measuring a dose to mix the medicament evenly.

Use a specially marked measuring spoon or medicine cup to be sure of the correct dose. This medication should be accompanied by some liquid. It is important to drink several glasses of water each day while you are taking Vibra-Tab to protect your kidneys. You may take it on a full or on an empty stomach. In order to minimize stomach irritation and help your body absorb the drug is possible to combine with meals.

Do not take Vibra-Tab with milk or other dairy products, unless your doctor has fixed you to. Dairy products can make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine. The dose of Vibra-Tab vary among individuals and the diseases being treated. It is obviously to apply to your medic before to take Vibra-Tab. Follow his/her instructions thoroughly.

What should you do if you miss a dose of Vibra-Tab?
If you forget to take a dose of Vibra-Tab, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and continue with your normal schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.

What should you do if you overdose of Vibra-Tab?
Any medicament taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you are overdosed tell your doctor immediately.

What drug(s) may interact with Vibra-Tab?

• Other antibiotics
• Phenytoin
• Calcium salts
• Carbamazepine
• Digoxin
• Female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
• Ferrous sulfate
• Barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
• Cholestyramine
• Sodium bicarbonate
• Colestipol
• Warfarin
• Magnesium salts
• Antacids.

What side-effects may occur?

• Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, pale skin
• Thirst or dry mouth, nose, or throat
• Fever, chills
• Allergic reaction ( skin rash or swelling; itching; difficulty breathing; swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue; hives)
• Headache, dizziness, ringing in your ears or hearing loss
• Problems with breathing
• Nausea, vomiting
• Difficulty urinating (urinary retention), dark urine, diarrhea or loose stools
• Fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
• Indigestion, or upset stomach, bloating, stomach gas, pain or cramps
• Fatigue, faintness
• Liver problems, yellowing eyes, skin.

How should Vibra-Tab be stored?
Vibra-Tab hould be stored at room temperature, below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F), in a tightly closed container. Protect from moisture, direct heat, and light. Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink. Keep medicament out of the reach of children and away from pets.