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Doxycycline

Doxycycline is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Doxycycline is an antibacterial drug used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

The usual dosage and frequency of administration differ from other tetracyclines, and exceeding the recommended dose may increase side effects.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Using tetracycline drugs during tooth development in pregnancy, infancy, or childhood up to age 8 may cause permanent yellow-gray-brown discoloration of the teeth.

Common side effects

Lower bowel side effects like diarrhea are infrequent, while other tetracycline side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and inflammation.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Doxycycline 50mg/5mL Syrup

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.