The active ingredient in Doxy 100 Tablet is Doxycycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of proteins necessary for their survival. Doxycycline achieves this by binding to the bacterial ribosome, which is responsible for protein synthesis, and preventing the attachment of amino acids to the growing peptide chain. This ultimately inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and prevents bacterial growth and multiplication.
Doxycycline is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as certain atypical bacteria such as chlamydia and mycoplasma. It is particularly effective against respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections.