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Doxycycline 100 mg Capsule, 20-count

by Direct_Rx · 20 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (72189-006-20)
NDC 72189-0006-20
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-006-20 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains20-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.2471/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 30 capsules 72189-0006-30
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-006-20
Product NDC 72189-006
11-digit billing NDC 72189000620
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1649988
UNII 19XTS3T51U
Application # ANDA062396
SPL Set ID 8c273efa-62ec-16b2-e053-2995a90ac41d
Established class (EPC) Tetracycline-class Drug
Chemical class Tetracyclines
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-06-25
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
GPI-14 04000020100110
GPI class Doxycycline Hyclate
GCN Seq No 009218
GCN 40331
HICL code 004013
Ingredient (HICL) Doxycycline Hyclate
HIC1 code W
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Anti-Infecting Agents
HIC2 code W1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antibiotics
HIC3 code W1C
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Tetracycline Antibiotics
AHFS code 08:12.24.00
AHFS class Tetracycline Antibiotics
FDB label name DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE 100 MG CAP
FDB brand name Doxycycline Hyclate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72189-006-20 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 72189-0006-20. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Tetracycline-class Drug class.

Pharmacologic class Tetracycline-class Drug
Drug family (ATC) Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment, Tetracyclines
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerDirect_Rx
Application holderHIKMA INTERNATIONAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
FDA applicationANDA062396 (ANDA)
Labeler code72189
First marketedJun 2019
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio351 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE 100 MG CAP Ingredient Doxycycline Hyclate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

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 ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • 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...
  • What kinds of infections does doxycycline actually treat?
  • It depends on the tablet strength your doctor prescribed. In general, if doxycycline bothers your stomach, taking it with food or milk can help — and for the 200 mg tablet specific...
  • Should I take doxycycline with food or on an empty stomach?
📖 Read our full Doxycycline guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Doxycycline may be associated with lower levels of 7 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Doxycycline nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color blue
ShapeCapsule
ImprintWestward;3142
Size18 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII Q40Q9N063P
    Acetic acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps maintain the proper acidity level to ensure the drug remains stable and effective in its formulation.
  • UNII 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII 8PJ61P6TS3
    Butyl alcohol is a clear liquid organic solvent derived from petroleum or natural sources. In medicines, it helps dissolve active ingredients and serves as a solvent in liquid formulations and some topical products.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 35SW5USQ3G
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
  • UNII 5Z17386USF
    A food-derived fat used as an emulsifier and stabilizer. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps the medicine's texture consistent throughout its shelf life.
  • UNII H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII L06K8R7DQK
    A synthetic blue dye approved by the FDA for use in medications and foods. It serves as a colorant to make pills and liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII XM0M87F357
    A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

17 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
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 $0.2471 $4.94 / 20 capsules
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 00143-9803-05 Hikma 500 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 00904-0428-04 Major 30 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
doxycycline 100 mg 27808-0233-01 Cranbury 50 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 50268-0278-15 AvPAK 50 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 53489-0119-02 Sun 50 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 60687-0513-65 American 50 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 62332-0363-50 Alembic 50 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 69238-1100-02 Amneal 50 capsules $0.105 AB Availability likely —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 27241-0141-08 Ajanta 500 capsules — — FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 33342-0386-08 Macleods 50 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 43063-0988-20 PD-Rx 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 43063-0999-06 PD-Rx 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 46708-0363-50 Alembic 50 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 49999-0126-30 Quality 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 50090-5560-01 A-S 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 50090-5588-00 A-S 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 50090-7410-01 A-S 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 50090-7411-01 A-S 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 51655-0478-20 Northwind 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 60219-1100-01 Amneal 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 60760-0721-20 ST. 20 capsules — AB Discontinued —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 61919-0082-20 DIRECT 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 62135-0985-01 Chartwell 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 67046-0135-03 Coupler 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 68071-2761-02 NuCare 2 capsules — AB Discontinued —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 68071-4883-04 NuCare 4 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 68071-4950-02 NuCare 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 68071-5232-04 NuCare 4 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 68071-5259-02 NuCare 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 68788-8588-01 Preferred 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 68999-0985-05 Chartwell 500 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 69434-0017-03 Zhejiang 500 capsules — — FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 70518-1248-00 REMEDYREPACK 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycyclate Hyclate 100 mg 70518-1627-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 70518-3488-00 REMEDYREPACK 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 70518-4150-00 REMEDYREPACK 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 70518-4655-00 REMEDYREPACK 10 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 70518-4658-00 REMEDYREPACK 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 70771-1359-00 Zydus 1000 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 71205-0385-14 Proficient 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 71205-0518-02 Proficient 2 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 71335-0861-00 Bryant 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 71335-1464-00 Bryant 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 71335-1549-00 Bryant 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 71335-2086-00 Bryant 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 71335-2100-00 Bryant 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline 100 mgthis 72189-0006-20 Direct_Rx 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 72189-0559-20 Diirect_rx 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 72578-0055-01 Viona 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 72789-0277-20 PD-Rx 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 72789-0298-20 PD-Rx 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 72789-0369-02 PD-Rx 2 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 76420-0044-10 Asclemed 10 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 76420-0562-10 Asclemed 10 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 76420-0813-00 Asclemed 1000 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 80425-0114-02 Advanced 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 80425-0211-01 Advanced 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 80425-0280-01 Advanced 10 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 82804-0046-06 Proficient 6 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 82804-0179-14 Proficient 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline 100 mg 83112-0233-28 Health 28 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 83112-0985-05 Health 1 capsule — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 85766-0033-00 Sportpharm 1000 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline hyclate 100 mg 85766-0052-01 Sportpharm 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg 87441-0029-01 Unit 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
doxycycline 100 mg 68788-4176-00 Preferred 10 capsules — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Jun 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72189-0006-20 You're viewing this 20 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (72189-006-20) 2019-06-25 Active
72189-0006-30 30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (72189-006-30) 2019-06-25 Active

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 72189-0006-20?
NDC 72189-0006-20 is a 20-count package — 20 capsule in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 72189-0006-20 and NDC 72189-0006-30?
Both are Doxycycline 100 mg Capsule — the drug itself is identical. NDC 72189-0006-20 is the 20-count package, while NDC 72189-0006-30 is the 30 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Doxycycline 100 mg Capsule?
Bill NDC 72189-0006-20 — the 11-digit billing format is 72189000620. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 72189-006-20, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 72189-0006-20, written without dashes as 72189000620. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 72189-0006-20, the first segment (72189) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Direct_Rx; the middle segment (0006) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (20) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Direct_Rx. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 30 capsules (72189-0006-30). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Direct_Rx is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage ~2 min read ▾

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain effectiveness of Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Treatment Doxycycline is indicated for the treatment of the following infections: Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae. Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Lymphogranuloma venereum caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.

Psittacosis (ornithosis) caused by Chlamydophila psittaci. Trachoma caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, although the infectious agent is not always eliminated, as judged by immunofluorescence. Inclusion conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.

Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical, or rectal infections in adults caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Nongonococcal urethritis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum. Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis.

Doxycycline is also indicated for the treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative microorganisms: Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi. Plague due to Yersinia pestis. Tularemia due to Francisella tularensis.

Cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae. Campylobacter fetus infections caused by Campylobacter fetus. Brucellosis due to Brucella species (in conjunction with streptomycin).

Bartonellosis due to Bartonella bacilliformis. Granuloma inguinale caused by Klebsiella granulomatis. Because many strains of the following groups of microorganisms have been shown to be resistant to doxycycline, culture and susceptibility testing are recommended.

Doxycycline is indicated for treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative bacteria, when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug: Escherichia coli. Enterobacter aerogenes. Shigella species.

Acinetobacter species. Respiratory tract infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae. Respiratory tract and urinary tract infections caused by Klebsiella species.

Doxycycline is indicated for treatment of infections caused by the following gram-positive microorganisms when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug: Upper respiratory infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Anthrax due to Bacillus anthracis, including inhalational anthrax (post-exposure): to reduce the incidence or progression of disease following exposure to aerosolized Bacillus anthracis. When penicillin is contraindicated, doxycycline is an alternative drug in the treatment of the following infections: Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum. Yaws caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue. Listeriosis due to Listeria monocytogenes.

Vincent’s infection caused by Fusobacterium fusiforme. Actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces israelii. Infections caused by Clostridium species.

In acute intestinal amebiasis, doxycycline may be a useful adjunct to amebicides. In severe acne, doxycycline may be useful adjunctive therapy. Prophylaxis Doxycycline is indicated for the prophylaxis of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum in short-term travelers (<4 months) to areas with chloroquine and/or pyrimethamine-sulfadoxine resistant strains (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section and Information for Patients subsection of the PRECAUTIONS section).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

The usual dosage and frequency of administration of doxycycline differs from that of the other tetracyclines. Exceeding the recommended dosage may result in an increased incidence of side effects. Adults: The usual dosage of oral doxycycline is 200 mg on the first day of treatment (administered 100 mg every 12 hours) followed by a maintenance dose of 100 mg/day.

In the management of more severe infections (particularly chronic infections of the urinary tract), 100 mg every 12 hours is recommended. Pediatric Patients: For all pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg with severe or life-threatening infections (e.g., anthrax, Rocky Mountain spotted fever), the recommended dosage is 2.2 mg/kg of body weight administered every 12 hours. Children weighing 45 kg or more should receive the adult dose (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS).

For pediatric patients with less severe disease (greater than 8 years of age and weighing less than 45 kg), the recommended dosage schedule is 4.4 mg/kg of body weight divided into two doses on the first day of treatment, followed by a maintenance dose of 2.2 mg/kg of body weight (given as a single daily dose or divided into twice daily doses). For pediatric patients weighing over 45 kg, the usual adult dose should be used. The therapeutic antibacterial serum activity will usually persist for 24 hours following recommended dosage.

When used in streptococcal infections, therapy should be continued for 10 days. Administration of adequate amounts of fluid along with capsule and tablet forms of drugs in the tetracycline class is recommended to wash down the drugs and reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration (see ADVERSE REACTIONS). If gastric irritation occurs, it is recommended that doxycycline be given with food or milk.

The absorption of doxycycline is not markedly influenced by simultaneous ingestion of food or milk. Studies to date have indicated that administration of doxycycline at the usual recommended doses does not lead to excessive accumulation of doxycycline in patients with renal impairment. Uncomplicated gonococcal infections in adults (except anorectal infections in men): 100 mg, by mouth, twice a day for 7 days.

As an alternate single visit dose, administer 300 mg stat followed in one hour by a second 300 mg dose. The dose may be administered with food, including milk or carbonated beverage, as required. Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical, or rectal infection in adults caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: 100 mg, by mouth, twice a day for 7 days.

Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) caused by C. trachomatis or U. urealyticum: 100 mg, by mouth, twice a day for 7 days. Syphilis - early: Patients who are allergic to penicillin should be treated with doxycycline 100 mg, by mouth, twice a day for 2 weeks. Syphilis of more than one year’s duration: Patients who are allergic to penicillin should be treated with doxycycline 100 mg, by mouth, twice a day for 4 weeks.

Acute epididymo-orchitis caused by N. gonorrhoeae: 100 mg, by mouth, twice a day for at least 10 days. Acute epididymo-orchitis caused by C. trachomatis: 100 mg, by mouth, twice a day for at least 10 days. For prophylaxis of malaria: For adults, the recommended dose is 100 mg daily.

For children over 8 years of age, the recommended dose is 2 mg/kg given once daily up to the adult dose. Prophylaxis should begin 1 to 2 days before travel to the malarious area. Prophylaxis should be continued daily during travel in the malarious area and for 4 weeks after the traveler leaves the malarious area.

Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure): ADULTS: 100 mg of doxycycline, by mouth, twice a day for 60 days. CHILDREN: weighing less than 45 kg; 2.2 mg/kg of body weight, by mouth, twice a day for 60 days. Children weighing 45 kg or more should receive the adult dose.

⛔ Contraindications 15 words ▾

This drug is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to any of the tetracyclines.

⚠️ Warnings ~3 min read ▾

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 (yellow­gray­brown). This adverse reaction is more common during long­term use of the drugs, but it has been observed following repeated short­term courses. Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported.

Use doxycycline in pediatric patients 8 years of age or less only when the potential benefits are expected to outweigh the risks in severe or life­threatening conditions (e.g., anthrax, Rocky Mountain spotted fever), particularly when there are no alternative therapies. Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including doxycycline hyclate capsules, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile.

C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD. Hypertoxin producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following the use of antibacterial drugs.

Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents. If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing use of antibacterial drugs not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibacterial treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.

Severe skin reactions, such as exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens­Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) have been reported in patients receiving doxycycline. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS.) If severe skin reactions occur, doxycycline should be discontinued immediately and appropriate therapy should be instituted. Intracranial hypertension (IH, pseudotumor cerebri) has been associated with the use of tetracyclines including doxycycline hyclate capsules.

Clinical manifestations of IH include headache, blurred vision, diplopia, and vision loss; papilledema can be found on fundoscopy. Women of childbearing age who are overweight or have a history of IH are at greater risk for developing tetracycline associated IH. Concomitant use of isotretinoin and doxycycline hyclate capsules should be avoided because isotretinoin is also known to cause pseudotumor cerebri.

Although IH typically resolves after discontinuation of treatment, the possibility for permanent visual loss exists. If visual disturbance occurs during treatment, prompt ophthalmologic evaluation is warranted. Since intracranial pressure can remain elevated for weeks after drug cessation patients should be monitored until they stabilize.

All tetracyclines form a stable calcium complex in any bone-forming tissue. A decrease in fibula growth rate has been observed in prematures given oral tetracycline in doses of 25 mg/kg every 6 hours. This reaction was shown to be reversible when the drug was discontinued.

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 tetracycline is 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 antianabolic action of the tetracyclines may cause an increase in BUN. Studies to date indicate that this does not occur with the use of doxycycline in pati…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~1 min read ▾

Due to oral doxycycline’s virtually complete absorption, side effects of the lower bowel, particularly diarrhea, have been infrequent. The following adverse reactions have been observed in patients receiving tetracyclines: Gastrointestinal: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis, inflammatory lesions (with monilial overgrowth) in the anogenital region, and pancreatitis. Hepatotoxicity has been reported rarely.

These reactions have been caused by both the oral and parenteral administration of tetracyclines. Superficial discoloration of the adult permanent dentition, reversible upon drug discontinuation and professional dental cleaning has been reported. Permanent tooth discoloration and enamel hypoplasia may occur with drugs of tetracycline class when used during tooth development.

(See WARNINGS.) Rare instances of esophagitis and esophageal ulcerations have been reported in patients receiving capsule and tablet forms of the drugs in the tetracycline class. Most of these patients took medications immediately before going to bed. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.) Skin: toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, maculopapular and erythematous rashes.

Exfoliative dermatitis has been reported but is uncommon. Photosensitivity is discussed above (see WARNINGS.) Renal toxicity: Rise in BUN has been reported and is apparently dose related (see WARNINGS.) Immune: Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria, angioneurotic edema, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid purpura, serum sickness, pericarditis, exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus, and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). Blood: Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia have been reported.

Other: Bulging fontanels in infants and intracranial hypertension in adults (see WARNINGS.) When given over prolonged periods, tetracyclines have been reported to produce brown-black microscopic discoloration of the thyroid gland. No abnormalities of thyroid function studies are known to occur. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. at 1-877-233-2001, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🆘 Overdosage 30 words ▾

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 overdosage.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

Tetracyclines are readily absorbed and are bound to plasma proteins in varying degree. They are concentrated by the liver in the bile, and excreted in the urine and feces at high concentrations and in a biologically active form. Doxycycline is virtually completely absorbed after oral administration.

Following a 200 mg dose, normal adult volunteers averaged peak serum levels of 2.6 mcg/mL of doxycycline at 2 hours, decreasing to 1.45 mcg/mL at 24 hours. Excretion of doxycycline by the kidney is about 40% per 72 hours in individuals with normal function (creatinine clearance about 75 mL/min). This percentage excretion may fall as low as 1 to 5% per 72 hours in individuals with severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance below 10 mL/min).

Studies have shown no significant difference in serum half­life of doxycycline (range 18 to 22 hours) in individuals with normal and severely impaired renal function. Hemodialysis does not alter serum half­life. Results of animal studies indicate that tetracyclines cross the placenta and are found in fetal tissues.

Microbiology Mechanism of Action Doxycycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. Doxycycline has bacteriostatic activity against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Resistance Cross resistance with other tetracyclines is common.

Antimicrobial Activity Doxycycline has been shown to be active against most isolates of the following microorganisms, both in vitro and in clinical infections as described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section of the package insert for doxycycline hyclate capsules. Gram-Negative Bacteria Acinetobacter species Bartonella bacilliformis Brucella species Klebsiella species Klebsiella granulomatis Campylobacter fetus Enterobacter aerogenes Escherichia coli Francisella tularensis Haemophilus ducreyi Haemophilus influenza Neisseria gonorrhoeae Shigella species Vibrio cholerae Yersinia pestis Gram-Positive Bacteria Bacillus anthracis Listeria monocytogenes Streptococcus pneumoniae Anaerobic Bacteria Clostridium species Fusobacterium fusiforme Propionibacterium acnes Other Bacteria Nocardiae and other aerobic Actinomyces species Borrelia recurrentis Chlamydophila psittaci Chlamydia trachomatis Mycoplasma pneumoniae Rickettsiae Treponema pallidum Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue Ureaplasma urealyticum Parasites Balantidium coli Entamoeba species Plasmodium falciparum* *Doxycycline has been found to be active against the asexual erythrocytic forms of Plasmodium falciparum, but not against the gametocytes of P. falciparum.

The precise mechanism of action of the drug is not known. Susceptibility Testing For specific information regarding susceptibility test interpretive criteria and associated test methods and quality control standards recognized by FDA for this drug, please see: https://www.fda.gov/STIC.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 63 words ▾

Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules, USP equivalent to 100 mg doxycycline: No. 0 Blue/Blue Opaque Hard Gelatin Capsule Printed “West-ward 3142” in Black Ink. Bottles of 50 capsules. Bottles of 500 capsules. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.

📋 Description 194 words ▾

Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules, USP, are an antibacterial drug synthetically derived from oxytetracycline. The structural formula of doxycycline monohydrate is: [structural formula of doxycycline monohydrate] with a molecular formula of C22H24N2O8•H2O and a molecular weight of 462.46. The chemical designation for doxycycline is 4­ (Dimethylamino)­1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a­octahydro­3,5,10,12,12a­pentahydroxy­6­methyl­1,11­dioxo­2­naphthacenecarboxamide monohydrate.

The molecular formula for doxycycline hydrochloride hemiethanolate hemihydrate is (C22H24N2O8•HCl)2•C2H6O•H2O and the molecular weight is 1025.89. Doxycycline is a light yellow crystalline powder. Doxycycline hyclate is soluble in water, while doxycycline monohydrate is very slightly soluble in water.

Doxycycline has a high degree of lipoid solubility and a low affinity for calcium binding. It is highly stable in normal human serum. Doxycycline will not degrade into an epianhydro form.

Each capsule for oral administration contains doxycycline hyclate equivalent to 100 mg of doxycycline (anhydrous). Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate. The 100 mg capsule shell contains: gelatin, diacetylated monoglycerides, sucrose fatty acid esters, glacial acetic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Blue #1 and titanium dioxide.

The printing ink may contain: Shellac Glaze, Iron Oxide Black, N­Butyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, SDA 3A Alcohol, FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1, D&C Yellow #10.

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