Chlamydia treatment
Doxycycline 100mg
14 capsules
Before using this medication, read this page and the instruction leaflet inside the box.
Tell your doctor that you’re taking this medication if you need other medicines or treatment while taking this treatment.
Make sure you’ve told us about any allergies or medical conditions you have and any other medicines you take before you start this treatment.
To stay safe and healthy do not have any sex, including oral sex, until after you’ve finished treatment.
We recommend that you tell your current and recent partners about your infection. They can have chlamydia without knowing it, so it‘s important that they get a test.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take these tablets.
How to take doxycycline
Take one tablet twice a day, with food. Swallow them whole and do not chew.
When taking these tablets, avoid taking food supplements containing iron, zinc or calcium and medication that reduces stomach acid. Cover up before going in the sun, and do not use sunbeds as you may be more likely to get sunburn.
If you have symptoms 7 days after your treatment, contact your local sexual health clinic as you may need further treatment.
You might notice some side effects from taking this medicine. Common side effects include headaches and feeling or being sick.
If you are sick within 3 hours of taking this medicine, get in touch. You may need to take some more tablets.
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