Sexual Health Education
What is Doxy-PEP?
Doxy-PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis with Doxycycline) is a protocol being actively studied and adopted in sexual health medicine. It refers to taking doxycycline — a widely used, well-understood antibiotic — after potential STI exposure to reduce the risk of certain bacterial infections.
Research published in leading medical journals has shown significant reductions in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis incidence in certain populations when the protocol is used under medical supervision. A prescription and medical assessment are required.
Doxy-PEP
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Doxycycline, also known as Doxy-PEP, a post-exposure prophylaxis helps prevent STIs such as syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea up 80% The recommended dose is 200mg of doxycycline taken as soon as possible—and no later than 72 hours—after having condomless sex.
1 x 20 capsules of Doxycycline (100mg)
It is intended to reduce the risk of acquiring certain bacterial STIs, specifically:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
Recommended Dosage & Frequency
- Dosage: 200mg of doxycycline (usually two 100mg tablets)
- Frequency: You can take doxycycline as often as every day, depending on your sexual activity and risk profile, but you should not exceed 200 mg in any 24-hour period. If you have sex again within 24 hours of taking doxycycline, you should take another dose 24 hours after your last dose
Doxycycline can also treat a variety of bacterial skin infections, including acne, rosacea, cellulitis, impetigo, and certain skin infections caused by MRSA. It works by reducing the number of bacteria on the skin and decreasing inflammation. Treatment of skin infections with doxycycline should always be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
