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  1. Apr 23, 2024 · Children should not use this medicine. Doxycycline can cause permanent yellowing or graying of teeth in children younger than 8 years old. Children should use this antibiotic only in cases of severe or life-threatening conditions such as anthrax, or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

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  2. Guidelines for the Use of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial STI Prevention. Print. Efficacy of Doxycycline as PEP to Prevent Bacterial STIs. Doxycycline Individual Level Harms – Antimicrobial Resistance. Doxycycline Use and Adverse Events. Last Reviewed: September 29, 2023.

  3. • Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: o Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, or skin rash. o May darken the color of your skin, nails, eyes, teeth, gums, or scars.

  4. Side Effects. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

  5. Dec 18, 2023 · PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis. The idea behind Doxy-PEP is that an individual will take 200 milligrams of doxycycline, ideally within 24 hours but up to 72 hours, after a sexual exposure to prevent them from acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

  6. Children younger than 8 years may be more sensitive to the side effects of doxycycline, especially tooth discoloration. Tooth discoloration has also occurred in older children and young adults.

  7. Doxycycline can decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections), can affect pregnancies, and can be problematic for fetuses and children under the age of 8.[1]

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