After completing the full course of doxycycline for syphilis, it is generally recommended to wait at least 7 days before having intercourse. This allows enough time for the medication to effectively clear the infection and reduces the risk of transmission. However, it's essential to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice based on your specific situation. Always ensure that any sexual partners are also tested and treated if necessary.
Doxycycline can and does treat syphilis and is used for those who cannot tolerate penicillin. It often has to be used with other meds like antibiotics for the eyes. It takes approximately two weeks - 400-500 mgs per day.
Do not drink alcohol while taking doxycycline.
Can I take doxycycline while I am on suboxone
can you take doxycycline with mucinex dm
It is not advisable as doxycycline makes your skin very sensitive to sunlight.
See link to Doxycycline for information on the use of this broad spectrum antibiotic medication.
No
Yes I am taking both.
Yes, you can wear a tampon while taking doxycycline, no matter the reason you're taking it. Even if you are being treated for chlamydia, wearing a tampon will not affect the treatment.
Doxycycline is an antibiotic. It is commonly prescribed for acne treatment and also infections.
Yes. Be sure to take all of your antibiotic to cure the whole infection and not just part of it.
Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking doxycycline.