Doxycycline 100mg capsules are a very effective antimalarial medication that is effective against the worst strains of malaria that can be found across the world but especially in Africa and parts of Asia.

One capsule should be taken daily, starting 2 days before entering the malaria risk zone, continuing whilst at risk from the disease and for a full 4 weeks after your return to the UK or leaving the malarial area.

When taking Doxycycline capsules it is important that they are swallowed with plenty of water whilst in an upright position (sitting up or standing). They should always be taken after food and once taken you should remain upright for about 1 hour. Antimalarials should be used in conjunction with DEET insect repellents as malaria medication does not provide complete protection against malaria and biting insects carry a number of other infections & diseases.

• Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg

Although generally well tolerated the most common side effects may include heart burn, indigestion and increased sensitivity to the sun. More rarely, they may cause allergic type reactions such as an itchy rash or swelling or the face.

• No medicine is 100% effective against malaria.
• It is very important that you try to reduce the number of insect bites that you get in order to reduce your chances of catching malaria.
• Doxycycline 100mg capsules should not be taken by children under the age of 12 years.
• Consult your pharmacist or doctor before purchasing this medicine if you suffer from other medical conditions or are taking any regular medicines
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Read the instructions on the pack and the patient information leaflet before use

If you are coming in and out of malarial areas and you will spend less than 4 weeks outside of a malarial area, you should take antimalarials throughout this whole time. If you will spend more than 4 weeks outside, please treat these as individual trips.