Doxycycline
( Periostat®, Doxycycline)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Capsules, Modified-Release Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Use the dispersible tablets. Contents of capsule are irritant when opened so not safe.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Doxycycline
Usual formulation brand names
Periostat®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
Yes- M/R capsules
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
100mg dispersible tablets
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
100mg/5ml injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
100mg/5ml injection imported from Germany
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
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