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Composition :

DOXYCYCLINE-100Mg

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eskon Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

5/3/3B, Anjal Nagar 4Th Cross Street, Koodal Nagar, Madurai, Pin - 625 018
Other Info - ADO0007

FAQs

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 .

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Alcohol

Unsafe

A-Doxid Tablet should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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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 .

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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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

Bacterial infections

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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.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Side Effects of A-Doxid Tablet

  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
DoxycyclineAcitretin
Critical

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DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Taking A-Doxid Tablet with etretinate may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with A-Doxid Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with A-Doxid Tablet can increase the risk and severity of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with A-Doxid Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineTretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with A-Doxid Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with A-Doxid Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineIsotretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Taking isotretinoin with A-Doxid Tablet may increase the risk of a rare condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and A-Doxid Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
DoxycyclineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Coadministration of lomitapide with A-Doxid Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between A-Doxid Tablet and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, skin rash, itching, feeling tired, feeling sick, stomach ache, and dark urine. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Taking A-Doxid Tablet with mipomersen may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking A-Doxid Tablet with Mipomersen can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Co-administration of aminolevulinic acid with A-Doxid Tablet may increase the risk of sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of A-Doxid Tablet with Aminolevulinic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a sunburn, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineFerrous fumarate
Severe
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Taking A-Doxid Tablet with ferrous fumarate can reduce the levels and effects of A-Doxid Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ferrous fumarate and A-Doxid Tablet possibly results in an interaction, they can be taken together as advised by your doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Co-administration of atracurium with A-Doxid Tablet may increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Atracurium and A-Doxid Tablet, bit it can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineSodium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with A-Doxid Tablet:
Coadministration of Sodium Citrate with A-Doxid Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of A-Doxid Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sodium Citrate with A-Doxid Tablet can possibly result in decreased efficacy, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is advised to separate sodium citrate and A-Doxid Tablet by three to four hours. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACITRETIN
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • WARFARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • A-Doxid Tablet is preferably taken empty stomach or 1-2 hours before meals but it can lead to stomach upset. To avoid this, you may take A-Doxid Tablet with meals but ensure you drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
  • To prevent throat irritation take A-Doxid Tablet in an upright position. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes of taking it. 
  • Even if you feel better after taking A-Doxid Tablet , do not stop taking it until your doctor says so. This might cause the symptoms to reappear and will make the infection difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
  • A-Doxid Tablet can affect growing teeth, so it should be avoided during pregnancy and in children less than 8 years old.
  • A-Doxid Tablet should not be consumed beyond its expiry date as after that it breaks down into harmful chemicals which can damage the kidney.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of fluids when you are sick. This will in general help you clear out the infection faster, protect you from dehydration, and will help you overcome some unpleasant side effects of taking A-Doxid Tablet .
  • Wear sunglasses and sunscreen when you go out in the sun as A-Doxid Tablet can make your skin sensitive to light.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of A-Doxid Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of A-Doxid Tablet .
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with A-Doxid Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the A-Doxid Tablet in fighting off infections.
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