A 242 Pill — BROWN CAPSULE, 20mm — Doxycycline
| Imprint | A / 242 |
|---|---|
| Colour | BROWN |
| Shape | CAPSULE |
| Size | 20 |
| Strength | DOXYCYCLINE 100 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited |
| NDC | 46708-250 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Ingredients | DOXYCYCLINE[DOXYCYCLINE ANHYDROUS] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "A 242" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Doxycycline
Uses and warnings
Drug classTetracycline antibiotic. Mechanism: inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, providing bacteriostatic activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.UsesDoxycycline treats bacterial...
Read the full drug profile →How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "A 242".
- • Confirm the colour (BROWN) and shape (CAPSULE).
- • Compare the size (20) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
Similar-looking pills
RI6
BROWN CAPSULE · Risperidone
I2
BROWN CAPSULE · Ibuprofen
AA 825
BROWN CAPSULE · Amoxicillin
AA 825
BROWN CAPSULE · Amoxicillin
CD 129
BROWN CAPSULE · Ranitidine
ap RN2
BROWN CAPSULE · Ranitidine
AA 825
BROWN CAPSULE · Amoxicillin
NVR D10
BROWN CAPSULE · Dexmethylphenidate
I 97
BROWN CAPSULE · Amlodipine
par 727
BROWN CAPSULE · Doxycycline
MYLAN 2100
BROWN CAPSULE · Loperamide
MYLAN 2100
BROWN CAPSULE · Loperamide
Other pills of Doxycycline
MP 37
ORANGE ROUND · Doxycycline
n 794
ORANGE ROUND · Doxycycline
West ward
BLUE CAPSULE · Doxycycline
GW 0555
YELLOW;BROWN CAPSULE · Doxycycline
D V
WHITE OVAL · Doxycycline
GW 0555
YELLOW;BROWN CAPSULE · Doxycycline
MP 573
WHITE ROUND · Doxycycline
par 727
BROWN CAPSULE · Doxycycline
WestWard 3142
BLUE CAPSULE · Doxycycline
2984
BLUE;WHITE CAPSULE · Doxycycline
LU M73
BROWN;YELLOW CAPSULE · Doxycycline
LL714
YELLOW ROUND · Doxycycline
Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file b20453db-3921-42de-84b4-7bb28bbce9da.xml