Vibramycin
Bacterial Infections
100mg
Doxycycline capsules for bacterial infections, including chlamydia. It stops bacteria from making proteins they need to grow.
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Doxycycline
Doxycycline (Vibramycin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, chlamydia and malaria prevention. The page below lists the one formulation available in the catalogue.
Key points
- The only formulation in the catalogue is a 100 mg capsule sold as Vibramycin.
- The antibiotic is listed under the Bladder Health category alongside its primary antibiotic classification.
- Pfizer developed the originator brand Vibramycin.
Common questions about Doxycycline
What is the difference between Vibramycin and generic doxycycline?
Vibramycin is the brand-name version; doxycycline is the generic name for the same active ingredient. The two contain identical medicine but differ in brand origin and naming.
What is doxycycline used for?
Doxycycline is listed in the Antibiotics category. It treats Bacterial Infections and Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection, and it is also used for malaria prevention. It works by stopping bacteria from producing proteins they need to grow and multiply.
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