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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

DOXYCYCLINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Baxton Pharmacia Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Difclin 100mg Injection

Difclin 100mg Injection belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea, syphilis), and gum infections (periodontitis). Besides this, Difclin 100mg Injection may also be used to treat or prevent anthrax.

Difclin 100mg Injection contains 'Doxycycline' which stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Difclin 100mg Injection helps treat bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

Difclin 100mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Difclin 100mg Injection may cause pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Difclin 100mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Do not take Difclin 100mg Injection if you are allergic to any of the components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use of Difclin 100mg Injection during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below 8 years) may cause teeth staining (yellow-grey-brown). Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Difclin 100mg Injection

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Difclin 100mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Difclin 100mg Injection belongs to the class of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites. It is used to treat respiratory tract infections (influenza, pneumonia), genitourinary infections (syphilis, gonorrhoea), anthrax infection, sinuses, eye, and skin infections. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off-label, usage includes the prevention of malaria and the treatment of acne.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Difclin 100mg Injection if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have lupus, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.  Use of Difclin 100mg Injection during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below 8 years) may cause teeth staining (yellow-grey-brown). Consult your doctor if you experience any skin reactions, fever,  muscle, or joint problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Taking isotretinoin with Difclin 100mg Injection may increase the risk of a rare condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and Difclin 100mg Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Difclin 100mg Injection can increase the risk and severity of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Difclin 100mg Injection together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Taking Difclin 100mg Injection with etretinate may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Difclin 100mg Injection is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with Difclin 100mg Injection can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Difclin 100mg Injection is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Co-administration of atracurium with Difclin 100mg Injection may increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Atracurium and Difclin 100mg Injection, bit it can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Co-administration of amoxicillin with Difclin 100mg Injection may reduce the therapeutic effect of amoxicillin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Amoxicillin and Difclin 100mg Injection, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineMagnesium lactate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Magnesium lactate reduces the absorption and effectiveness of Difclin 100mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Difclin 100mg Injection with Magnesium lactate can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together as advised by your doctor. It is recommended to take Difclin 100mg Injection 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking magnesium lactate. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Coadministration of lomitapide with Difclin 100mg Injection can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Difclin 100mg Injection and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, skin rash, itching, feeling tired, feeling sick, stomach ache, and dark urine. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Co-administration of Difclin 100mg Injection with calcium acetate can reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between calcium acetate and Difclin 100mg Injection, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is adviced to take Difclin 100mg Injection 2 hrs before or 6 hours after taking calcium acetate. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Difclin 100mg Injection:
Coadministration of Sodium Citrate with Difclin 100mg Injection can reduce the effectiveness of Difclin 100mg Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sodium Citrate with Difclin 100mg Injection can possibly result in decreased efficacy, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is advised to separate sodium citrate and Difclin 100mg Injection by three to four hours. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after completing the full course of Difclin 100mg Injection to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed due to the usage of antibiotics. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Difclin 100mg Injection.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Difclin 100mg Injection as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Difclin 100mg Injection in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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FAQs

Difclin 100mg Injection stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Difclin 100mg Injection helps treat bacterial infections.

No, Difclin 100mg Injection should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form and will also become difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.

If you are taking Difclin 100mg Injection, avoid taking antacids containing aluminium, calcium or magnesium or other drugs containing these cations; oral zinc, iron salts or bismuth preparations within 2 hours of consumption of Difclin 100mg Injection as they may affect the absorption of Difclin 100mg Injection. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Difclin 100mg Injection as they may also impair the absorption of Difclin 100mg Injection.

Use of Difclin 100mg Injection during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age.

Difclin 100mg Injection may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. So, apply sunscreen while going out and wear protective clothing and sunglasses. Avoid prolonged and unnecessary exposure to sunlight.

Difclin 100mg Injection may lower the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, rings, patches, or injections. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns, your doctor may advise regarding other forms of contraception.

Difclin 100mg Injection does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as Difclin 100mg Injection is given as a prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • WARFARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • ALUMINIUM
  • CALCIUM
  • MAGNESIUM
  • BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

Special Advise

  • Wear sunglasses and sunscreen when you go out in the sun as Difclin 100mg Injection can make your skin sensitive to light.
  • Maintain a gap of 2 hours between Difclin 100mg Injection and iron supplements and antacids as taking them together might affect the working of Difclin 100mg Injection.
  • Difclin 100mg Injection might affect certain lab tests, inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Difclin 100mg Injection.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

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