Nail discoloration, in which the nails appear white, yellow, or green, can result from different infections and conditions of the skin. In about 50% of cases, discolored nails are a result of infections with common fungi that can be found in the air, dust, and soil.
Doxycycline is well absorbed. After an oral dose of 200 mg of doxycycline, plasma concentrations of the drug reach a maximum of 3 micrograms/mL at 2 hours and are well maintained and thus dosage once daily is usually adequate. Absorption is diminished by the presence of iron, aluminium, calcium and magnesium. Doxycycline is widely distributed into pleural and peritoneal fluid, saliva, semen and prostatic fluid. It passes the placental barrier readily and is also present in the milk of lactating patients.
Calcium-containing foods and Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg Capsule(Doxycycline Hyclate). Close. Calcium-containing foods and Doxycycline(Doxycycline Hyclate). Take Doxycyline with plenty of fluid to reduce the risk of irritation to the stomach or esophagus (tube leading from mouth to stomach). For best results give Doxycycline at least 1 hour prior to or 2 hours after a meal and/or milk.