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Edoxi 100mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

DOXYCYCLINE-100MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Edoxi 100mg Tablet is a type of tetracycline class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites. It is prescribed for treating various bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (influenza, pneumonia), genitourinary area (syphilis, gonorrhoea), anthrax infection, sinuses, eye, and skin. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off-label, usage includes the prophylaxis or prevention of malaria in the prone area and the treatment of acne. Sometimes your doctor might prescribe you Edoxi 100mg Tablet as an alternative medicine to penicillin when penicillin is contraindicated.

FAQs

Edoxi 100mg Tablet 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, Edoxi 100mg Tablet 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. Edoxi 100mg Tablet should not be taken after its expiry date as it can cause kidney damage if taken after its expiry.

If you are taking Edoxi 100mg Tablet, 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 Edoxi 100mg Tablet as they may affect the absorption of Edoxi 100mg Tablet from the stomach. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Edoxi 100mg Tablet as they also impair the absorption of Edoxi 100mg Tablet.

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

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