Apo-Doxy tablets

Doxycycline Hyate Tablets (100 mg): Broad-Spectrum Tetracycline Antibiotic

Doxycycline is a versatile, broad-spectrum Antibiotic in the tetracycline class. While these tablets are originally approved for human use, Doxycycline is a cornerstone of veterinary medicine, used on an extra-label basis for dogs, cats, and horses. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, effectively stopping the growth of a wide range of bacteria. It is particularly prized in veterinary medicine for its ability to penetrate deep into tissues and its effectiveness against "atypical" pathogens, including tick-borne diseases and intracellular organisms.

Key Information

• Active Ingredient: Doxycycline (as doxycycline hyclate, 100 mg).

• Approved Species (Original Licensing): Human.

• Common Veterinary Species: Dog, Cat, and Horse (used extra-label).

• Uses: Treatment of tick-borne diseases (such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma), leptospirosis, respiratory infections (kennel cough), and certain skin or urinary tract infections.

• Form: Orange tablet.

• Route of Administration: Oral.

Prescription Required

Doxycycline is a prescription-only medication. A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for purchase.

Important Administration Note: In cats, it is critical to follow a Doxycycline tablet with water or food, because Doxycycline tablets are known to irritate the oesophagus of domestic cats. Your veterinarian will determine the appropriate duration of therapy, which can be quite long for certain tick-borne illnesses.