Vibra-Tabs (Oral)

Generic name:doxycycline (oral route) [ dox-i-SYE-kleen ]
Drug classes:Miscellaneous antimalarials, Tetracyclines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 26, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Adoxa
• Adoxa CK
• Adoxa Pak
• Adoxa TT
• Doryx
• Doryx MPC
• Monodox
• Oracea
• Periostat
• Vibramycin Calcium
• Vibramycin Hyclate
• Vibra-Tabs

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Suspension
• Capsule
• Tablet
• Capsule, Extended Release
• Syrup
• Tablet, Delayed Release

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Tetracycline (class)

Uses for Vibra-Tabs

Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat pimples and abscesses (usually on the face) that are caused by rosacea, also known as acne rosacea or adult acne.

Doxycycline delayed-release capsules, delayed-release tablets, and tablets and Acticlate® Cap capsules are also used to prevent malaria and treat anthrax infection after possible exposure and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Doxycycline belongs to the class of medicines known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Vibra-Tabs

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Doxycycline may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth and slow down the growth of bones. This medicine should not be given to children 8 years of age and younger (except for the treatment of exposure to inhalational anthrax or rickettsia infection), unless directed by the child's doctor.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of doxycycline in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have kidney, liver, or heart problems which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving doxycycline.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeedin...