Akem Tablet DT

Akem Tablet DT is a doxycycline tablet, an antibiotic in the tetracycline class used to treat certain bacterial infections. Each Akem Tablet DT contains doxycycline as labeled on the pack, and it is supplied as a tablet for oral use. Doctors may prescribe doxycycline for infections such as respiratory infections, skin infections, certain sexually transmitted infections, eye infections, and some other bacterial illnesses. It works only against bacteria, not viruses such as colds or flu.

How it works: Doxycycline works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Akem Tablet DT is absorbed after swallowing and then travels through the body to help clear the infection.

Akem Tablet DT is a tablet dosage form, so it is swallowed rather than injected or applied to the skin. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this product should be used exactly as the prescriber directs for the specific infection being treated. A doctor may choose this tablet form when an oral antibiotic is appropriate and a standard doxycycline tablet is preferred for routine dosing.

• Bacterial respiratory infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections
• Eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Other infections caused by doxycycline-sensitive bacteria

• Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
• Do not take it right before lying down; stay upright for at least 30 minutes.
• Follow the exact schedule prescribed by your doctor, which may be once or twice daily depending on the infection.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach, but avoid taking it with milk alone if your clinician told you to separate dairy.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better.

Akem Tablet DT provides doxycycline in the strength printed on the tablet label, so the exact amount per tablet is the labeled dose for this product. Depending on the infection, your doctor may have you take it once or twice a day, and the maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber based on the condition being treated and your response. Do not change the dose on your own, because doxycycline dosing must be individualized for safety and effectiveness.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Doxycycline may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Sun sensitivity or easy sunburn
• Pill-related throat irritation if taken without enough water

• Akem Tablet DT can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, so use sun protection and avoid tanning beds.
• Take it with plenty of water and do not lie down right after taking it to lower the risk of throat or esophagus irritation.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, since doxycycline may not be appropriate in some situations.
• Tell your prescriber about a history of liver disease, kidney problems, severe reflux, or swallowing problems.
• Do not use it for viral illnesses like colds or the flu.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, or bismuth unless your clinician tells you how to separate them.
• Use caution with alcohol if you have stomach upset or liver concerns, and avoid driving if you feel dizzy or unwell.

• Antacids containing aluminum, magnesium, or calcium
• Iron supplements or multivitamins with minerals
• Calcium-rich products or dairy taken at the same time
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Other antibiotics or medicines that may affect liver function

Store Akem Tablet DT in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.