Vibramycin
Indicated to manage bacterial infections to support recovery and skin health.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Doxycycline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard; Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Vibramycin vary by country.
Vibramycin details
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris · Chlamydia Trachomatis · Lyme Disease · Respiratory Tract Infection · Malaria Prophylaxis
- Alternative names
- Doxy-100; Lyranda; Doxt
- Therapeutic class
- Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Tetracycline
- Known off-label uses
- malaria prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tetracyclines; pregnancy; children under 8
- Minor side effects
- nausea; photosensitivity; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- oesophagitis; vaginal candidiasis
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard; Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Indicated to manage bacterial infections to support recovery and skin health.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
- Drug interactions
- Calcium; Magnesium; Iron salts
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 8 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated (affects bone/teeth). Breastfeeding: Avoid use.
Precautions and warnings
avoid prolonged sunlight; take with full glass of water; avoid taking with dairy or antacids
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; intracranial hypertension, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
A broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, stopping the growth of bacteria and reducing inflammation in skin conditions like acne.
What you will receive
Vibramycin is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Vibramycin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Doxycycline) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Vibramycin
Vibramycin delivers Doxycycline, an antibiotic used to manage acne vulgaris, chlamydia trachomatis, and lyme disease. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names including Doxy-100, Lyranda, and Doxt. Manufacturers provide the tablet form in the 100mg strength.
Vibramycin availability in Asia
Vibramycin is registered across 14 markets including Japan, the UAE, and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia. The medication remains widely accessible to patients throughout the region. Generic Doxycycline, much of which is made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, offering a practical solution for expats and people living far from well-stocked sources. This medicine is best used under a doctor’s care.