Doxycycline Hyclate (TargaDOX)

Alternate Name: Vibramycin Hyclate

Description: Morgidox is prescribed for the treatment of certain infections caused by bacteria. There is currently no generic version of Morgidox available in the United States. On average, a supply of 60, 1x100 mg Morgidox oral capsules cost about $1,341. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Dental Agent, Antiprotozoal, Antimalarial, Antibiotic, Amebicide, Amebicide, Intestinal, Antiacne

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Birth control pills may not work as well when used together with this medicine. Use a second form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, or an allergy to sulfites. Tell your doctor if you had surgery on your stomach, or if you have a history of yeast infections. This medicine may cause the following problems:Permanent change in tooth color (in children younger than 8 years of age)Serious skin reactions, including exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) , toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)Increased pressure inside the headYeast infectionImmune system problems This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how doxycycline works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Bismuth subsalicylate, methoxyflurane, penicillinAcne medicines (including isotretinoin)Birth control pillsBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine for seizures (including carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin)Medicine that contains aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or iron (including an antacid or vitamin supplement)Stomach medicine, Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, or an allergy to sulfites. Tell your doctor if you had surgery on your stomach, or if you have a history of yeast infections., This medicine may cause the following problems:Permanent change in tooth color (in children younger than 8 years old)Increased pressure inside the headYeast infectionImmune system problems, This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine., This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.