Doxiguard 100mg Capsule Substitute

Doxiguard 100mg Capsule being an antibiotic prevents the growth of bacterial cells (the bad ones!) by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria's growth and multiplication. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, i.e. it acts against various bacteria. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria growth but does not kill them.

No, Doxiguard 100mg Capsule should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course if very necessary, otherwise the infection might re-appear in a more severe form and will also become difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.

The expiration date of any drug is the last day the manufacturer takes a guarantee of the full potency of the drug. Doxiguard 100mg Capsule should not be taken after its expiry date as it can cause kidney damage if taken after its expiry.

If you are taking Doxiguard 100mg Capsule, avoid taking antacids containing aluminium, calcium or magnesium or other drugs containing these cations; oral zinc, iron salts or bismuth preparations within 2 hours of consumption of Doxiguard 100mg Capsule as they may affect the absorption of Doxiguard 100mg Capsule from the stomach. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Doxiguard 100mg Capsule as they also impair the absorption of Doxiguard 100mg Capsule.

Acohol may reduce the effect of Doxiguard 100mg Capsule. It is therefore advisable to avoid drinking any alcohol while you are taking Doxiguard 100mg Capsule.