Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg Tablet, 60-count
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This medicine belongs to the Tetracycline-class Drug class.
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Doxycycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and certain other infections spread by ticks, lice, mites, and infected animals. Doxycyline is also used to prevent malaria and to treat acne and rosacea (a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face) Doxycycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works to treat infections by stopping bacteria from growing and spreading. It works to treat acne by killing the bacteria that infects pores and by lowering the amount of oil on your skin that can cause acne. It works to treat rosacea b...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Doxycycline is quite versatile. It treats a wide range of bacterial infections — respiratory infections, STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea, tick-borne illnesses like Rocky Mountain...
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.098 | $5.90 / 60 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $0.2300 | $13.80 / 60 tablets |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 42806-0362-01 | EPIC | 100 tablets | $0.098 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 53489-0647-01 | Sun | 100 tablets | $0.098 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 62135-0623-90 | Chartwell | 90 tablets | $0.098 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 62332-0352-31 | Alembic | 100 tablets | $0.098 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mgthis 68047-0714-60 | Larken | 60 tablets | $0.098 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 46708-0352-31 | Alembic | 100 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 71335-2526-01 | Bryant | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 72162-2256-01 | Bryant | 100 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg 72789-0309-01 | PD-Rx | 100 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
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| 68047-0714-01 | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68047-714-01) | $0.0984 / ea | $9.84 | 2010-11-15 | Active |
| 68047-0714-60 You're viewing this | 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (68047-714-60) | $0.0984 / ea | $5.90 | 2010-11-15 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Doxycycline Hyclate is indicated for use as an adjunct to scaling and root planing to promote attachment level gain and to reduce pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION THE DOSAGE OF DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE DIFFERS FROM THAT OF DOXYCYCLINE USED TO TREAT INFECTIONS. EXCEEDING THE RECOMMENDED DOSAGE MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED INCIDENCE OF SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESISTANT MICROORGANISMS. Doxycycline hyclate 20 mg twice daily as an adjunct following scaling and root planing may be administered for up to 9 months.
Doxycycline hyclate should be taken twice daily at 12 hour intervals, usually in the morning and evening. It is recommended that if doxycycline hyclate is taken close to meal times, allow at least one hour prior to or two hours after meals. Safety beyond 12 months and efficacy beyond 9 months have not been established.
Administration of adequate amounts of fluid along with the tablets is recommended to wash down the drug and reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS section).
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS This drug is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to doxycycline or any of the other tetracyclines.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS THE USE OF DRUGS OF THE TETRACYCLINE CLASS DURING TOOTH DEVELOPMENT (LAST HALF OF PREGNANCY, INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD TO THE AGE OF 8 YEARS) MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DISCOLORATION OF THE TEETH (YELLOW-GRAY-BROWN). This adverse reaction is more common during long-term use of the drugs but has been observed following repeated short-term courses. Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported.
TETRACYCLINE DRUGS, THEREFORE, SHOULD NOT BE USED IN THIS AGE GROUP AND IN PREGNANT OR NURSING MOTHERS UNLESS THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE ACCEPTABLE DESPITE THE POTENTIAL RISKS. All tetracyclines form a stable calcium complex in any bone forming tissue. A decrease in fibula growth rate has been observed in premature infants given oral tetracyclines in doses of 25 mg/kg every 6 hours.
This reaction was shown to be reversible when the drug was discontinued. Doxycycline can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Results of animal studies indicate that tetracyclines cross the placenta, are found in fetal tissues, and can have toxic effects on the developing fetus (often related to retardation of skeletal development).
Evidence of embryotoxicity has also been noted in animals treated early in pregnancy. If any tetracyclines are used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. The catabolic action of the tetracyclines may cause an increase in BUN.
Previous studies have not observed an increase in BUN with the use of doxycycline in patients with impaired renal function. Photosensitivity manifested by an exaggerated sunburn reaction has been observed in some individuals taking tetracyclines. Patients apt to be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light should be advised that this reaction can occur with tetracycline drugs, and treatment should be discontinued at the first evidence of skin erythema.
Fixed drug eruptions have occurred with doxycycline and have been associated with worsening severity upon subsequent administrations, including generalized bullous fixed drug eruption (see Adverse Reactions for Tetracyclines). If severe skin reactions occur, discontinue Doxycycline Hyclate tablets immediately and institute appropriate therapy. Adverse Reactions for Tetracyclines: Skin: Maculopapular and erythematous rashes, and fixed drug eruption have been reported.
Exfoliative dermatitis has been reported but is uncommon. Photosensitivity is discussed above (see WARNINGS section).
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS sdverse Reactions in Clinical Trials of a bioequivalent form of doxycycline hyclate capsules: In clinical trials of adult patients with periodontal disease 213 patients received 20 mg BID over a 9 - 12 month period. The most frequent adverse reactions occurring in studies involving treatment with a bioequivalent form of doxycycline hyclate capsules or placebo are listed below: Incidence (%) of Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials of Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules, 20 mg(Bioequivalent to Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets, 20 mg) vs.
Placebo Adverse Reaction Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules 20 mg BID (n=213) Placebo (n=215) Note: Percentages are based on total number of study participants in each treatment group. Headache 55 (26%) 56 (26%) Common Cold 47 (22%) 46 (21%) Flu Symptoms 24 (11%) 40 (19%) Tooth Ache 14 (7%) 28 (13%) Periodontal Abscess 8 (4%) 21 (10%) Tooth Disorder 13 (6%) 19 (9%) Nausea 17 (8%) 12 (6%) Sinusitis 7 (3%) 18 (8%) Injury 11 (5%) 18 (8%) Dyspepsia 13 (6%) 5 (2%) Sore Throat 11 (5%) 13 (6%) Joint Pain 12 (6%) 8 (4%) Diarrhea 12 (6%) 8 (4%) Sinus Congestion 11 (5%) 11 (5%) Coughing 9 (4%) 11 (5%) Sinus Headache 8 (4%) 8 (4%) Rash 8 (4%) 6 (3%) Back Pain 7 (3%) 8 (4%) Back Ache 4 (2%) 9 (4%) Menstrual Cramp 9 (4%) 5 (2%) Acid Indigestion 8 (4%) 7 (3%) Pain 8 (4%) 5 (2%) Infection 4 (2%) 6 (3%) Gum Pain 1(<1%) 6 (3%) Bronchitis 7 (3%) 5 (2%) Muscle Pain 2 (1%) 6 (3%) Adverse Reactions for Tetracyclines: The following adverse reactions have been observed in patients receiving tetracyclines: Gastrointestinal: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis, and inflammatory lesions (with vaginal candidiasis) in the anogenital region.
Hepatotoxicity has been reported rarely. Rare instances of esophagitis and esophageal ulcerations have been reported in patients receiving the capsule forms of the drugs in the tetracycline class. Most of these patients took medications immediately before going to bed.
(See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section). Skin: maculopapular and erythematous rashes. Exfoliative dermatitis has been reported but is uncommon.
Photosensitivity is discussed above. (See WARNINGS section). Renal toxicity: Rise in BUN has been reported and is apparently dose related.
(See WARNINGS section). Hypersensitivity reactions: urticaria, angioneurotic edema, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid purpura, serum sickness, pericarditis, and exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Blood: Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia have been reported.
Psychiatric: Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, insomnia, abnormal dreams, hallucination. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Larken Laboratories, Inc. at 1-601-855-7678 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
Drug Interactions Because tetracyclines have been shown to depress plasma prothrombin activity, patients who are on anticoagulant therapy may require downward adjustment of their anticoagulant dosage. Since bacterial antibiotics, such as the tetracycline class of antibiotics, may interfere with the bactericidal action of members of the β-lactam (e.g. penicillin) class of antibiotics, it is not advisable to administer these antibiotics concomitantly. Absorption of tetracyclines is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium, and iron containing preparations, and by bismuth subsalicylate.
Barbiturates, carbamazepine, and phenytoin decrease the half-life of doxycycline. The concurrent use of tetracycline and methoxyflurane has been reported to result in fatal renal toxicity. Concurrent use of tetracyclines may render oral contraceptives less effective.
🔄 Drug / Laboratory Test Interactions ▾
Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions False elevations of urinary catecholamine levels may occur due to interference with the fluorescence test.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects: (See WARNINGS section). Results from animal studies indicate that doxycycline crosses the placenta and is found in fetal tissues. Nonteratogenic effects (See WARNINGS section).
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use The use of doxycycline hyclate in infancy and childhood is contraindicated. (See WARNINGS section.)
🆘 Overdosage ▾
OVERDOSAGE In case of overdosage, discontinue medication, treat symptomatically and institute supportive measures. Dialysis does not alter serum half-life and thus would not be of benefit in treating cases of overdose.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY After oral administration, doxycycline hyclate is rapidly and nearly completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Doxycycline is eliminated with a half-life of approximately 18 hours by renal and fecal excretion of unchanged drug. Mechanism of Action: Doxycycline has been shown to inhibit collagenase activity in vitro .
1 Additional studies have shown that doxycycline reduces the elevated collagenase activity in the gingival crevicular fluid of patients with adult periodontitis. 2,3 The clinical significance of these findings is not known. Microbiology: Doxycycline is a member of the tetracycline class of antibiotics.
The dosage of doxycycline achieved with this product during administration is well below the concentration required to inhibit microorganisms commonly associated with adult periodontitis. Clinical studies with this product demonstrated no effect on total anaerobic and facultative bacteria in plaque samples from patients administered this dose regimen for 9 to 18 months. This product should not be used for reducing the numbers of or eliminating those microorganisms associated with periodontitis.
Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of doxycycline following oral administration of doxycycline hyclate were investigated in 4 volunteer studies involving 107 adults. Additionally, doxycycline pharmacokinetics have been characterized in numerous scientific publications. 4 Pharmacokinetic parameters for doxycycline hyclate following single oral doses and at steady-state in healthy subjects are presented as follows: Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Doxycycline Hyclate n C max Mean ± SD (ng/mL) T max Mean and range (hr) Cl/F (L/hr) t1/2 (hr) Single dose 20 mg (tablet) 20 362±101 1.4 (1.0-2.5) 3.85±1.3 18.1±4.85 Steady-State 20 mg BID Steady-State data were obtained from normal volunteers administered a bioequivalent formulation.
30 790±285 2 (0.98-12.0) 3.76±1.06 Not Determined Absorption: Doxycycline is well absorbed after oral administration. In a single-dose study, concomitant administration of doxycycline hyclate with a 1000 calorie, high-fat, high-protein meal which included dairy products, in healthy volunteers, resulted in a decrease in the rate and extent of absorption and delay in the time to maximum concentrations. Distribution: Doxycycline is greater than 90% bound to plasma proteins.
Its apparent volume of distribution is variously reported as between 52.6 and 134 L. 4,6 Metabolism: Major metabolites of doxycycline have not been identified. However, enzyme inducers such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, and phenytoin decrease the half-life of doxycycline.
Excretion: Doxycycline is excreted in the urine and feces as unchanged drug. It is variously reported that between 29% and 55.4% of an administered dose can be accounted for in the urine by 72 hours. 5,6 Half-life averaged 18 hours in subjects receiving a single 20 mg doxycycline dose.
Special Populations Geriatric: Doxycycline pharmacokinetics have not been evaluated in geriatric patients. Pediatric: Doxycycline pharmacokinetics have not been evaluated in pediatric patients (See WARNINGS section). Gender: Doxycycline pharmacokinetics were compared in 9 men and 11 women under fed and fasted conditions.
While female subjects had a higher rate (C max ) and extent of absorption (AUC), these differences are thought to be due to differences in body weight/lean body mass. Differences in other pharmacokinetic parameters were not significant. Race: Differences in doxycycline pharmacokinetics among racial groups have not been evaluated.
Renal Insufficiency: Studies have shown no significant difference in serum half-life of doxycycline in patients with normal and severely impaired renal function. Hemodialysis does not alter the half-life of doxycycline. Hepatic Insufficiency: Doxycycline pharmacokinetics have not been evaluated in patients with hepatic insufficiency.
Drug Interactions: (See PRECAUTIONS section) Clinical Study In a randomized, mu…
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
Mechanism of Action: Doxycycline has been shown to inhibit collagenase activity in vitro . 1 Additional studies have shown that doxycycline reduces the elevated collagenase activity in the gingival crevicular fluid of patients with adult periodontitis. 2,3 The clinical significance of these findings is not known.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Doxycycline hyclate are white film coated, round, biconvex tablet, debossed LL714 on one side and plain on the other side containing doxycycline hyclate equivalent to 20 mg doxycycline. Bottle of 60 tablets (NDC 68047-714-60) and Bottle of 100 tablets (NDC 68047-714-01). Storage and Handling Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Dispense in tight, light-resistant containers (USP). Manufactured for: Larken Laboratories, Inc . Canton, MS 39046 www.larkenlabs.com 201095-01 Rev.
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📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Storage and Handling Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight, light-resistant containers (USP). Manufactured for: Larken Laboratories, Inc . Canton, MS 39046 www.larkenlabs.com 201095-01 Rev. 07/25
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients: Inactive ingredients in the formulation are: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, anhydrous lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide. Each tablet contains 23 mg of doxycycline hyclate equivalent to 20 mg of doxycycline.
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Doxycycline hyclate is available as a 20 mg tablet formulation of doxycycline for oral administration. The structural formula of doxycycline hyclate is: with an empirical formula of (C 22 H 24 N 2 O 8 •HCl) 2 •C 2 H 6 O•H 2 O and a molecular weight of 1025.89. The chemical designation for doxycycline is 4-(dimethylamino)-1, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 11, 12a–octahydro-3, 5, 10, 12, 12a–octahydro-3, 5, 10, 12, 12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1, 11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide monohydrochloride, compound with ethyl alcohol (2:1), monohydrate.
Doxycycline hyclate is a yellow to light-yellow crystalline powder which is soluble in water. doxycycline-hyclate-molecular-structure