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A-Doxid 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, A-Doxid 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. A-Doxid Tablet should not be taken after its expiry date as it can cause kidney damage if taken after its expiry.
If you are taking A-Doxid 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 A-Doxid Tablet as they may affect the absorption of A-Doxid Tablet from the stomach. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking A-Doxid Tablet as they also impair the absorption of A-Doxid Tablet .
Acohol may reduce the effect of A-Doxid Tablet . It is therefore advisable to avoid drinking any alcohol while you are taking A-Doxid Tablet .
Use of A-Doxid Tablet during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age.
Yes. Intake of A-Doxid Tablet may increase your skin sensitivity to the sun rays or ultraviolet lights. So, it is better to apply any sunscreen lotions on your skin whenever you step out of your home.
Yes. Intake of A-Doxid Tablet may lead to overgrowth of fungal skin infections like candida. This happens because A-Doxid Tablet also kills good or beneficial bacteria that protect against thrush. If such symptoms occur reach out to your doctor.
A-Doxid Tablet generally does not affect any contraception, including the birth control pill and emergency contraceptive pills. However, if you develop vomiting or have diarrhoea, your birth control pill may not protect you from pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using the A-Doxid Tablet .
Alcohol
Unsafe
A-Doxid Tablet should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
A-Doxid Tablet is a Pregnancy Category D. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of doxycycline in pregnant women. In some cases, taking A-Doxid Tablet during pregnancy may affect tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy contact the doctor before using a A-Doxid Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Caution
A-Doxid Tablet is excreted in the breast milk however, the extent of absorption of A-Doxid Tablet , by the breastfed infant is not known. Hence, the nursing mother before using a A-Doxid Tablet should contact the doctor.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
The effect of doxycycline on the ability to drive or operate heavy machinery has not been fully studied but there is no evidence to suggest that doxycycline may affect the ability to drive. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns or are having unusual sleepiness or drowsiness after taking A-Doxid Tablet .
Liver
Caution
A-Doxid Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
At the recommended doses, A-Doxid Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease and no dose adjustment is warranted. If prescribed by a doctor, A-Doxid Tablet can be safely used. But it is best to discuss with your doctor if you have a known kidney disease/condition.
Children
Unsafe
Use of A-Doxid Tablet during tooth development in infants and children below 8 years of age may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for children below 8 years of age.
About A-Doxid Tablet
A-Doxid Tablet belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics, used to treat bacterial infections. A-Doxid Tablet treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea, syphilis), gum infections, diseases (like periodontitis), and others. Besides this, A-Doxid Tablet also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. However, it does not treat facial redness caused by rosacea.
A-Doxid 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.
A-Doxid Tablet should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. You should complete the course of A-Doxid Tablet as your doctor prescribes for better results. Some common side effects of A-Doxid Tablet are nausea (feeling or being sick), vomiting, diarrhoea etc. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.
A-Doxid Tablet is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of A-Doxid Tablet during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood up to the age of 8 years) may cause teeth staining (yellow-grey-brown). Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with A-Doxid Tablet . Before using A-Doxid Tablet , tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to A-Doxid Tablet , have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (esophagitis) or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with A-Doxid Tablet as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
Uses of A-Doxid Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
A-Doxid 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 A-Doxid Tablet as an alternative medicine to penicillin when penicillin is contraindicated.
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Side Effects of A-Doxid Tablet
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Iron and antacid (like magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide) may bind to A-Doxid Tablet in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its efficiency. So, a gap of at least 2 hours should be maintained between intake of A-Doxid Tablet and iron supplements and antacids. Prolonged use of A-Doxid Tablet during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Besides this, in some cases, the use of A-Doxid Tablet causes antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. A-Doxid Tablet may cause sensitive skin to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, causing an exaggerated sunburn reaction. Hence it is advisable to apply sunscreen before going outside. Its use has also been associated with an increased risk of fungal skin infections like (vaginal candidiasis - thrush). Tetracycline and A-Doxid Tablet can form a stable calcium complex in bone-forming tissue, thereby affecting the growth of fibula bones in young children and bone development in the foetus. Using a A-Doxid Tablet with isotretinoin should be avoided as it has been reported to cause pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure inside the brain). Long-term use of A-Doxid Tablet may affect your blood, kidney, and liver health, so yearly diagnostics test of these parameters is recommended. A-Doxid Tablet does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as a A-Doxid Tablet is given only for the prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.
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