Acticlate and Claforan

• Generic Name: doxycycline
• Dosage Forms: tablet, capsule
• Other Brand Names: Acticlate, Adox Pak 2/100, Adoxa, Adoxa Pak 1/100, Adoxa Pak 1/150, Avidoxy, Monodox, Morgidox, Oraxyl, TargaDOX, Vibramycin, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Mondoxyne NL, Oracea, Periostat Targadox, Vibramycin Calcium, Vibramycin Hyclate, Vibramycin monohydrate, Vibra-Tabs, Doxy 100, TargaDOX

• It is used to treat pimples (acne).
• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
• It is used to prevent malaria.
• It is used to treat swelling of the tissue around the teeth (periodontitis). It is used with scaling and root planing.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: cefotaxime
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Claforan, Claforan ADD-Vantage

Claforan is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Claforan is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. This medicine is also used to prevent infections in people having surgery.

Claforan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.