Doxcanin-LB

Doxcanin-LB™ Tablets

Doxycycline & Lactic Acid Bacillus
Protein Flavour | Chewable Tablets
Available Strengths: 100mg, 200mg & 300mg

Composition (per tablet):

– Doxycycline Hydrochloride – 100mg / 200mg / 300mg

– Lactic Acid Bacillus spores – As per standard

Indications:

• Ehrlichiosis
• Babesiosis (used adjunctively with antiprotozoals)
• Lyme Disease
• Leptospirosis (as part of combination therapy)
• Chlamydia & Mycoplasma infections
• Toxoplasmosis
• Tick-borne fever (Hepatozoon canis)
• Urogenital infections (e.g., pyometra, prostatitis)
• Respiratory tract infections
• Wound and skin infections

Dosage (Dogs):

Doxycycline –

• 10 mg/kg body weight once daily
• or 5 mg/kg body weight twice daily

Route: Oral, after food

Duration: Depends on the disease (typically 14–28 days)

Recommended Duration by Disease:

Precautions (Dogs):

• Always administer after meals to reduce gastric upset.
• Avoid using with calcium, iron, or dairy within 1–2 hours of administration.
• Ensure adequate hydration during treatment.
• Do not use in puppies <6 months if alternatives are available.
• Monitor for vomiting or inappetence.

Precautions (Cats):

• Use with caution due to risk of esophageal strictures.
• Never administer dry tablets directly. Prefer a liquid formulation.
• Follow tablet with water or food to ensure complete swallowing.
• Observe for vomiting, drooling, or inappetence.

Pack Sizes:

• Doxcanin-LB 100 – 100mg | 10 x 10 Tablets
• Doxcanin-LB 200 – 200mg | 10 x 10 Tablets
• Doxcanin-LB 300 – 300mg | 10 x 10 Tablets

Mechanism of Action:

Doxycycline – A broad-spectrum tetracycline-class antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit.

Lactic Acid Bacillus – A probiotic that supports gastrointestinal health by maintaining gut flora during antibiotic therapy.