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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

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Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - EC54527

FAQs

It is advised to tell your doctor if you are using contraceptives to prevent pregnancy, as EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet may make contraceptives less effective.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet should not be taken with any medication used for seizures or fits, as it might worsen your condition.

Do not take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet and let your doctor know before using EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet if you have any diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels, any infection in your lungs, overactivity of the thyroid gland, low levels of potassium in your blood, diabetes or hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Taking EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet in these conditions can worsen your health, even hospitalization.

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is a pregnancy D drug restricted in pregnant women as it can pass through the placenta barrier and affect the unborn baby. Therefore it is best to consult with your doctor before taking EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet.

Do not stop taking EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. For the best advice, consult your doctor and do as recommended.

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet as it can worsen your condition, causing sleep disturbances (sleep apnoea).

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is a pregnancy D drug restricted in pregnant women as it can pass through the placenta barrier and affect the unborn baby. Therefore, consult with your doctor before taking EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, increased/uneven heart rate and shakiness while using EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet if required based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet if required based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is not recommended for children less than 4 years of age. However, it can be given to children above 4 years of age if prescribed by the doctor.

About EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is a respiratory combination medication primarily used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when mucus or any other foreign irritant is in it.

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet contains Doxycycline (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Doxycycline comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them.  On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma and COPD patients who have difficulty in breathing.

Take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, taste change, stomach pain, photosensitivity, and numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat. Most of these side effects of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness. EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg 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). Its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet.

Uses of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet

Respiratory tract infection

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Medicinal Benefits

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet consists of Doxycycline (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Doxycycline comes into the category of antibiotic medicines that stop bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis process required for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic i.e. it stops the growth of bacteria but necessarily does not kill them.  On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma and COPD patients who have difficulty in breathing.

Directions for Use

Swallow this medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Taste change
  • Stomach pain
  • Photosensitivity
  • Numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. Please inform your doctor if you have any history of heart, liver and kidney diseases. Also, tell your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet. EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet causes hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), therefore should be used with caution in patients with bronchospasm. Special precautions should be taken in patients with hyperthyroidism and epilepsy. EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you unexpectedly go into early labour or premature labour (before 9 months) or threatened abortion, do not use EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet and consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CALCIUM
  • ZINC+ZINC GLUCONATE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • VITAMIN A
  • ISOTRETINOIN
  • WARFARIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • CICLOSPORIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Certain diagnostic test like spirometry is performed to check the amount and speed of the air a person blows out.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet.
  • Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
  • Drink warm fluids while you take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.

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