What Is Doxycycline?

Potential Uses

This antibiotic may have many potential uses. It seems that it is good for treating bacterial infections. Examples may include eye infections, gum disease, and urinary tract infections. Patients with respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia, appear to see good benefits from this medication. This antibiotic may also help with a variety of sexually transmitted infections.

Some patients may take this medication to try controlling their acne. It seems to have shown some promise in reducing blemishes and increasing the speed at which they heal. This antibiotic may also help treat rosacea bumps. Some forms of it may be prescribed to prevent malaria in patients traveling to high-risk areas. Doxycycline may be able to help infections triggers by mites, lice, and ticks too.

Continue reading to learn about the possible side effects next.