Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. If it isn’t diagnosed and treated promptly, it can be fatal.
A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected.
Symptoms of malaria
It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of malaria if you’re travelling to areas where there’s a high risk of the disease. Symptoms include:
a high temperature (fever) sweats and chills headaches vomiting muscle pains diarrhoea Symptoms usually appear between 7 and 18 days after becoming infected, but in some cases the symptoms may not appear for up to a year, or occasionally even longer.
When to seek medical attention
Seek medical help immediately if you develop symptoms of malaria during or after a visit to an area where the disease is found.
Malaria risk areas
Malaria is found in more than 100 countries, mainly in tropical regions of the world, including:
large areas of Africa and Asia Central and South America Haiti and the Dominican Republic parts of the Middle East some Pacific islands
Thehas more information about the risk of malaria in specific countries.
Preventing malaria
Many cases of malaria can be avoided. An easy way to remember is the ABCD approach to prevention:
Awareness of risk – find out whether you’re at risk of getting malaria before travelling Bite prevention – avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, covering your arms and legs, and using an insecticide-treated mosquito net Check whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets – if you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the course Diagnosis – seek immediate medical advice if you develop malaria symptoms, as long as up to a year after you return from travelling
Side effects
Like all medicines, doxycycline can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
Common side effects These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don’t go away:
a headache feeling sick or vomiting being sensitive to sunlight Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people.
Call a doctor straight away if you get:
Bruising or bleeding you can’t explain (including nosebleeds), a sore throat, a high temperature (38C or above) and you feel tired or generally unwell – these can be signs of blood problems.
Severe diarrhoea (perhaps with stomach cramps) that contains blood or mucus, or lasts longer than 4 days ringing or buzzing in your ears
Serious skin reactions or rashes, including irregular, round red patches, peeling, blisters, skin ulcers, or swelling of the skin that looks like burns – these could be signs of a rare reaction to the medicine called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Yellow skin or the whites of your eyes go yellow – this could be a sign of liver problems joint or muscle pain that has started since you began taking doxycycline
Headache, vomiting and problems with your vision – these could be signs of pressure around your brain (intracranial hypertension)
A fingernail coming away from its base – this could be a reaction to sunlight called photo-onycholysis
A sore or swollen mouth, lips or tongue
Severe pain in your tummy, with or without bloody diarrhoea, feeling sick and being sick – these can be signs of pancreatitis difficulty or pain when you swallow, a sore throat, acid reflux, a smaller appetite or chest pain which gets worse when you eat – these could be signs of an inflamed food pipe (oesophagitis) or oesophageal ulcer
Serious allergic reactions
Allergic reactions to doxycycline are common and occur in more than 1 in 100 people.
These are not all the side effects of doxycycline.
You can report any suspected side effect to the UK.
What is Doxycycline Hyclate?
Doxycycline Hyclate is an antibiotic medication that is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in dogs, cats, and horses.
Doxycycline Hyclate belongs to a class of drugs called tetracyclines and is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, and tick-related infections in horses. It is also used to treat skin and soft tissue infections in other areas.
Doxycycline Hyclate works by preventing the growth of bacteria and preventing the development of toxic ingredients that can cause infections.
How does Doxycycline Hyclate work?
Doxycycline Hyclate is a tetracycline antibiotic. It stops the growth of bacteria and other organisms that cause infections in the body. This stops the harmful organisms that cause infections from becoming difficult to treat and preventing the infection from causing symptoms.
How often can you take Doxycycline Hyclate?
The dosage of Doxycycline Hyclate depends on the type of infection being treated. It is important to complete the full course of Doxycycline Hyclate as prescribed by your veterinarian. It is also important to finish the full course of Doxycycline Hyclate even if you are feeling better. It is important to finish the antibiotic even if you are feeling better. Doxycycline Hyclate should be given with food or a fluids stop working for some people, and it can help to decrease the irritation of the stomach when given with food.
Can I use Doxycycline Hyclate with other medications?
No, Doxycycline Hyclate should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from your veterinarian. It is important to consult with your veterinarian before using Doxycycline Hyclate, especially if you have existing conditions or are on other medications that could interact with Doxycycline Hyclate.
Can I take Doxycycline Hyclate with other drugs that affect the heart rhythm?
Doxycycline Hyclate should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a veterinarian or a pharmacist. It is generally not recommended to take Doxycycline Hyclate with other medications that affect the heart rhythm, such as clopidogrel (Gengraf), disopyramide (Norway), or amiodarone (Norwind), as these drugs may cause too much cardiac symptoms.
How should Doxycycline Hyclate be stored?
Doxycycline Hyclate should be stored at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep the drug away from children and pets.
What should I do if I miss giving it?
If you miss giving Doxycycline Hyclate, give it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for the next dose, give it when it is sure for the best. Do not give it without consulting your veterinarian.
Can I use this medication with any other medications?
Doxycycline Hyclate can be used to treat other bacterial infections in horses, but it should only be used as prescribed by a veterinarian. Before giving Doxycycline Hyclate to another person, tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactate. Doxycycline may interfere with the absorption of other drugs and cause side effects in some animals.
Can I use this medication with diazepam?
Doxycycline Hyclate can be used to treat anxiety in certain animals, but it should only be used when prescribed by a veterinarian. The medication should be given at the same time each day with the diazepam as directed by your veterinarian.
Can I use this medication with tetracyclines?
Doxycycline Hyclate can be used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and other bacterial infections in horses. It may also be used in other areas of pet care, such as pet hair care, to treat tick-related bacterial infections, and tick repellent, to manage respiratory infections in pets.
Read this content before giving this medication to your pet, and follow the directions for use below, or talk to your veterinarian to find the right medication for your pet.Vetafarm's Doxyvet Liquid is a water-soluble antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against doxycycline susceptible organisms. It is effective in treating respiratory, skin, genitourinary, otic, and puerperal infections, as well as osteomyelitis. Its effectiveness also extends to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Rickettsia spp., Chlamydia spp., and Mycoplasma spp. Notable bacteria that may be susceptible to Doxyvet include Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Clostridium spp., Listeria spp., Bacteroides spp., Bordetella spp., and Klebsiella spp. Each mL of Doxyvet contains 50mg of Doxycycline Hcl, making it a highly potent option for birds, small mammals, and critters such as rats and hamsters.
50 mg/ml Doxycycline Hydrochloride
50 ml (1.7 fl oz) & 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) in plastic bottle
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Shelf fructoseNote:Current laws do not allow the purchase of birds-manufactured food for inhalation. Be sure to consult your veterinarian before treatment with this product. Food items should be re-stocked periodically. A replanted bird should be seen for treatment benefits at least 24 hours after the appearance of this product. Re-stocking is not required; re-esthesia should be re-pests performed daily.
Active Ingredients:Water- and sugar-soluble
Vetafarm Doxyvet Liquid is for use by birds,ertainty Probiotics. Probiotics are beneficial for a wide range of bacterial infections, including intestinal infections, urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and additional infections caused by bacteria. These infections are characterized by live microflora which is characterized by the ability to survive without antibiotics and by an active gut flora. Vetafarm Doxyvet Liquid contains the antibiotic doxycycline hyclate which kills most of the bacteria causing these infections. Vetafarm Doxyvet Liquid is most effective when treatment is started on a first sign basis. Treatment should be continued on a basis of treatment weeks to months after the first signs and symptoms of an intestinal illness develop. If treatment is continuing for more than six months, your veterinarian may increase the dosage to one mL (20 drops) or two mL (60 drops) of this medication per kg (6 lb) of body weight.
Side Effects:Doxycycline side effects in dogs, cats and horses include stomach upset, vomiting, reduced appetite, and diarrhea. Giving doxycycline with food may help alleviate these GI effects. Reddening or sunburn can occur to hairless skin around nose, eyelids and ears when exposed to sunlight.Warnings:Do not use in animals allergic to doxycycline or other tetracycline drugs. Use with caution in animals with liver problems. Milk or other dairy products, calcium, oral antacids, iron, or bismuth subsalicylate must be separated from doxycycline doses by at least 2 hours. Overdoses can be very dangerous. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once. This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.
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