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Doxycycline

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Both Catalog partial Not FDA-approved for animals AX Pharmaceutical Corp Official label facts Owner quick guide first

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    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC

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Doxycycline

Doxycycline

Drug type: Generic ingredient • Branded profile Not FDA-approved for animals

Both 85% storefront ready

Species: Both

Approval status: Not FDA-approved as an animal drug. No FDA-approved animal-drug application is linked for this record. It may represent extra-label, human-drug, bulk-compounding, export-only, or otherwise unapproved animal-use source data; use only under veterinarian direction.

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Doxycycline

Tetracycline antibiotic used for a variety of infections (often tick-borne diseases in dogs). Species commonly shown: Both.

Generic name
Doxycycline
Brand names
Doxycycline Monohydrate, AX Pharmaceutical Corp
Manufacturer
AX Pharmaceutical Corp
Species
Both
Completeness
85%
Validation
Incomplete
Brand names
Doxycycline Monohydrate AX Pharmaceutical Corp

Indications / Uses

Tetracycline antibiotic used for a variety of infections (often tick-borne diseases in dogs).

Administration / How To Give

Oral

Storage

Store at room temperature; protect from moisture.

Warnings / Contraindications

Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury.

  • Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury.

Side Effects

GI upset; photosensitivity.

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Used for:

Tetracycline antibiotic used for a variety of infections (often tick-borne diseases in dogs).

Dosing note:

Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.

What to watch for:

  • Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy
  • In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury
  • trouble breathing (1 reports)
  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)
  • Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (1 reports)

When to call the vet:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Facial swelling or hives.
  • Blood in vomit or stool.

What to tell or ask your vet today:

  • Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
  • How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?
Major cautions & emergency warning signs

Side effects to monitor:

  • Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy
  • In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury
  • trouble breathing
  • Loss of appetite
  • Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase

Most reported reactions:

  • Trouble breathing (dyspnea) (1 reports)
  • Loss of appetite (1 reports)
  • Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (1 reports)

Emergency warning signs:

  • Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
  • Collapse or fainting.
  • Facial swelling or hives.

Quick Facts

Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.

Species: Both
Manufacturer: AX Pharmaceutical Corp
Identifiers:
NADA: 141082 NDC Package: 17163-017-16 NDC Package: 43457-541-25 NDC Package: 46144-604-01 NDC Package: 54771-5193-1 NDC Package: 58645-005-01 NDC Package: 62157-482-01 NDC Package: 62157-538-01 NDC Package: 62157-816-01 NDC Package: 73377-033-01 NDC Package: 73377-033-02 NDC Package: 73377-033-03 NDC Product: 17163 NDC Product: 43457 NDC Product: 46144 NDC Product: 54771 NDC Product: 58645 NDC Product: 62157 NDC Product: 73377

Warnings / Contraindications

Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury.

  • High: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury.
Source metadata:

Adverse Reactions

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Tracked signals
32
Reported cases
32
Serious reports
23
Species represented
2
Grouped by Body System
Digestive (3) · Loss of appetite, Decreased appetite, Blood in vomit Skin & allergy (1) · Application site hair loss Neurologic (1) · Unsteady walking (ataxia) Other (27) · Trouble breathing (dyspnea), Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase, Elevated cholesterol
Most Reported Reactions
Reaction Body system Cases Species Serious cases
Other 1 Dog 1
Digestive 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1
Other 1 Dog 1

Species coverage: Dog (20) Cat (12)

View detailed reaction table
Reaction Body system Species Seriousness Frequency Reports
Neurologic Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Digestive Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Non-serious - 1
Digestive Cat Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Non-serious - 1
Skin & allergy Cat Non-serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
Other Cat Serious - 1
Other Dog Serious - 1
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Storage & Handling

Store at room temperature; protect from moisture.

Documents

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Owner handouts

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Official label / PI

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SPL

2

FOI

1

AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for AX Pharmaceutical Corp. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

Doxycycline Monohydrate SPL

SPL · Structured Product Label

FDA Structured Product Label XML for Doxycycline Monohydrate. Use the source link for the full official labeling record.

UCM437264.pdf

FOI · FOI summary

Veterinary reference (advanced)

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At a Glance

Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.

Data freshness
  • Storefront facts: Source Roxee | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
    The storefront fact projection used for browse cards and quick facts.
  • Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC): Source FDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
    Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
  • openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
  • openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed May 5, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
Official (FDA)
Identity: Generic ingredient • FDA branded products available
Official FDA brands: AX Pharmaceutical Corp Doxycycline Monohydrate
Manufacturer mapping: AX Pharmaceutical Corp
Case-reported brands (openFDA): MSK
Catalog species: Both
NDC: Packages 62157-538-01 62157-816-01 Products 62157
Safety (openFDA)
Top reactions: Dog 79 Cat 34 View
Case summaries: 17 (showing 8) View
openFDA reports are unverified and do not prove causation.

Diagnosis Codes
ICD10_CM: K05.6
Periodontal disease, unspecified

Counseling and Monitoring Highlights

Global Pet owner/Vet mode is controlled in the header. This section avoids duplicate in-page persona tabs.

Owner-facing counseling points
  • Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Contraindication, High)
Top reaction signals
Trouble breathing (dyspnea) (1) Loss of appetite (1) Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (1) Elevated cholesterol (1) Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) Elevated bile acids (1) Elevated aspartate aminotransferase (1) Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1)

Identifiers & Packages

Normalized identifiers (NDC/NADA/ANADA) and package metadata from regulator listings.

Identifiers
NADA: 141082 NDC Package: 17163-017-16 NDC Package: 43457-541-25 NDC Package: 46144-604-01 NDC Package: 54771-5193-1 NDC Package: 58645-005-01 NDC Package: 62157-482-01 NDC Package: 62157-538-01 NDC Package: 62157-816-01 NDC Package: 73377-033-01 NDC Package: 73377-033-02 NDC Package: 73377-033-03 NDC Product: 17163 NDC Product: 43457 NDC Product: 46144 NDC Product: 54771 NDC Product: 58645 NDC Product: 62157 NDC Product: 73377
Package NDC Product NDC Form / Route Status
17163-017-16 17163 -
43457-541-25 43457 -
46144-604-01 46144 -
54771-5193-1 54771 -
58645-005-01 58645 -
62157-482-01 62157 -
62157-538-01 62157 -
62157-816-01 62157 -
73377-033-01 73377 -
73377-033-02 73377 -
73377-033-03 73377 -

Enriched Documents

Documents are tiered by source trust: Official, Clinical, Manufacturer, Marketing.

  • AX Pharmaceutical Corp SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • Doxycycline Monohydrate SPL • Structured Product Label • Official
    FDA Structured Product Label from the electronic animal drug product listing directory.
  • UCM437264.pdf • FOI summary • Official • June 1, 2016
    FDA FOI summary for application 141082

Data Sources & Change Log

Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.

Official 36 Clinical 46 Manufacturer 0 Marketing 0
Current Field Facts
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-05-05)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-05-03)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-05-02)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-29)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-28)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-27)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-26)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-25)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-17)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • contraindications: Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury. (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
  • monitoring: Monitor blood glucose and ketones, hydration status, appetite, and clinical response at regular intervals. (Clinical, 2026-04-21)
  • monitoring: Monitor blood glucose and ketones, hydration status, appetite, and clinical response at regular intervals. (Clinical, 2026-04-20)
  • monitoring: Monitor blood glucose and ketones, hydration status, appetite, and clinical response at regular intervals. (Clinical, 2026-04-19)
  • monitoring: Monitor blood glucose and ketones, hydration status, appetite, and clinical response at regular intervals. (Clinical, 2026-04-17)
  • monitoring: Monitor blood glucose and ketones, hydration status, appetite, and clinical response at regular intervals. (Clinical, 2026-04-16)
  • monitoring: Monitor blood glucose and ketones, hydration status, appetite, and clinical response at regular intervals. (Clinical, 2026-04-16)
  • monitoring: Monitor blood glucose and ketones, hydration status, appetite, and clinical response at regular intervals. (Clinical, 2026-04-15)
  • side_effects: GI upset; photosensitivity. (Clinical, 2026-04-11)
Recent Revisions
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  • contraindications updated 2026-05-05 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-05-05 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-05-03 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-05-03 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-05-03 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-05-02 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-30 10:09 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-29 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-29 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-29 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-28 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-28 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • usage updated 2026-04-28 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • side_effects updated 2026-04-27 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
  • contraindications updated 2026-04-27 10:05 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields

FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)

Official sponsor/proprietary-name/application-status records linked by active ingredient.

Product Sponsor Application Status Published

Data source: FDA Animal Drugs @ FDA (public search export).

Usage

Tetracycline antibiotic used for a variety of infections (often tick-borne diseases in dogs).

Contraindications

Use caution in young animals and in pregnancy. In cats, dry pilling can cause esophageal injury.

Side Effects

GI upset; photosensitivity.

Source: FDA openFDA • Reference

Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)

De-duplicated reaction terms grouped by body system from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).

Digestive
Loss of appetite (1) • Dog Decreased appetite (1) • Cat Blood in vomit (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Digestive.

Skin & allergy
Application site hair loss (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Skin & allergy.

Neurologic
Unsteady walking (1) • Cat

Showing top 5 for Neurologic.

Other
Trouble breathing (1) • Dog Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (1) • Dog Elevated cholesterol (1) • Dog Elevated blood urea nitrogen (1) • Dog Elevated bile acids (1) • Dog
Show more (22)
Elevated aspartate aminotransferase (1) • Dog Elevated alanine aminotransferase (1) • Dog Ear infection NOS (1) • Dog Digestive tract disorder NOS (1) • Cat Decreased red blood cell count (1) • Dog Death by euthanasia (1) • Cat Death (1) • Dog Cough (1) • Dog Corneal oedema (1) • Dog Conjunctival oedema (1) • Dog Cellulitis (1) • Dog Blood in urine (1) • Cat Barbering (1) • Cat Balance impaired (1) • Cat Arthritis (1) • Dog Application site scab (1) • Cat Angioedema (1) • Dog Anaemia NOS (1) • Cat Abnormal ultrasound finding (1) • Dog Abnormal radiograph finding (1) • Dog Abdominal pain (1) • Cat Abdominal discomfort (1) • Dog

Showing top 5 for Other.

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)

These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.

Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Not eating, Balance impaired, Application site hair loss, Application site scab • Outcome: Recovered/Normal

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075299
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Unassigned
Reactions Reported:
Not eating Balance impaired Application site hair loss Application site scab
Outcomes: Recovered/Normal

Dog, ['Terrier - Jack Russell', 'Dog (unknown)'], Female, 3.5 year, 8.437 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-075154
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 3.50 Year
  • Weight: 8.437 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
  • Form: Unassigned
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, Pit Bull, Male, 9 year, 40.82 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074999
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 9.00 Year
  • Weight: 40.820 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Pit Bull, Female, 6 year, 40.824 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074812
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 6.00 Year
  • Weight: 40.824 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Terrier - Jack Russell, Male, 1.5 year, 6.8 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Oral • Reactions: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm • Outcome: Outcome Unknown

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074826
  • Serious AE: No
  • Treated For AE: No
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 1.50 Year
  • Weight: 6.800 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm
Outcomes: Outcome Unknown

Dog, Pointing Dog - German Short-haired, Female, 7 year, 30.028 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Oral • Reactions: Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, Elevated aspartate aminotransferase • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074396
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 7.00 Year
  • Weight: 30.028 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Unassigned
Reactions Reported:
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase Elevated aspartate aminotransferase
Outcomes: Ongoing

Dog, ['Chihuahua', 'Dog (unknown)'], Female, 20 week, 2.26 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Icterus, Death, Other abnormal test result NOS, Elevated liver enzymes NOS, Swollen joint… • Outcome: Died

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074897
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 20.00 Week
  • Weight: 2.260 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Unknown
Reactions Reported:
Icterus Death Other abnormal test result NOS Elevated liver enzymes NOS Swollen joint Localised hair loss Skin lesion NOS Conjunctival oedema Corneal oedema Skin scab Swollen limb Tiredness (lethargy) Loss of appetite Ear infection NOS Local swelling
Outcomes: Died

Dog, Terrier - Jack Russell, Male, 3 year, 5.897 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Tablet, Oral, Dose: 0.50 tablet per animal • Reactions: Lack of efficacy - NOS, Intentional misuse, Not eating, Not drinking • Outcome: Ongoing

  • Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-074246
  • Serious AE: Yes
  • Treated For AE: Yes
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 3.00 Year
  • Weight: 5.897 Kilogram
  • Case-reported brand: MSK
  • Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
  • Route: Oral
  • Form: Tablet
  • Dose: 0.50 tablet per animal
Reactions Reported:
Lack of efficacy - NOS Intentional misuse Not eating Not drinking
Outcomes: Ongoing

Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.

Overdose Information

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Storage & Handling

Store at room temperature; protect from moisture.

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