Who can take doxycycline
Doxycycline is usually taken by adults and children over 12 years old. For some infections, doxycycline can be taken by younger children.
Who may not be able to take doxycycline
Doxycycline is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to doxycycline or any other medicine
- have kidney or liver problems
- have an inflamed food pipe (oesophagitis)
- have lupus, an autoimmune disease
- have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes severe muscle weakness
- are pregnant or breastfeeding