Doxycycline is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It is particularly suitable for long trips to areas of the world which have become highly chloroquine-resistant.
£0.15 (per capsule)*
Quantity
The adult dose is a single daily tablet, starting 2 days before entering a malarious area, and continuing for 28 days afterwards. If a patient has not taken Doxycycline before, it is recommend that the course should start 7 days, rather than 2, before entering a malarious area. This allows sufficient time to change to an alternative anti-malarial if necessary.
For example, one adult travelling for 28 days in a malarious area, would need a total of 58 tablets: 2 + 28 + 28 = 58 (or 63 if Doxycycline has not been taken before).
PURCHASING ANY LIFESYSTEMS PRODUCTS OVER £10 IN VALUE WITH YOUR DOXYCYCLINE ORDER ENTITLES YOU TO FREE 1ST CLASS RECORDED DELIVERY, WHICH WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR INVOICE WHEN PROCESSED.
* This product is a prescription-only medication (POM). You cannot order this item unless you have a valid prescription from a medical practitioner. The original prescription will need to be posted to us before we can dispense this drug. Instructions are provided during the ordering process. There is no VAT on prescription-only medications.
For more information about the dosage and side-effects of Doxycycline, click here to view the Patient Information Leaflet for Vibramycin (a brand name for Doxycycline) from the Electronic Medicines Compendium.
