Treatment - How to take doxycycline?

• the tablets must be swallowed during the meal with a large glass of water
• it is important not to lie down for an hour after taking the tablets.

It is important to follow these recommendations because of a potential risk of digestive issues, particularly oesophageal ulcerations.

Physicians should warn patients of the phototoxicity risk associated with doxycycline, and advise them on the use of a high sun protection factor (SPF) broad-spectrum sunscreen that offers good protection against UVB and UVA wavelengths; avoiding exposure to the sun and wearing protective clothing, including a hat, is also important.