What does doxycycl hyc treats?

Doxycycline hyclate (brand name: Doryx among others) is a medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as:

1)Acne

2)Cholera

3)Lyme disease

4)Malaria

5)Pelvic inflammatory disease

6)Psittacosis

7)Rocky Mountain spotted fever

8)Sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia and syphilis

9)Syphilis

10)Typhus

Doxycycline is also used to prevent infections in certain situations, such as when travelling to areas with a high risk of malaria.

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Doxycycline belongs to a class of medications known as tetracycline antibiotics.