Prescription
Antibiotic (Tetracycline)
Doxycycline
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Doxycycline is an antibiotic that works by stopping bacteria from growing and multiplying in your body, which helps your immune system fight off infections more effectively.
What is it used for?
Chest infectionstyphoidurinary tract infections (UTI)sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoeachlamydiasyphilis)malaria preventionsevere acne (pimples)eye infectionswound infectionspelvic inflammatory disease
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.