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Dox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet, Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Dox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Dox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Dox include Sensitive to light. While these are the most often observed Dox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Dox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dox is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Dox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dox related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dox contraindications section.
Besides this, Dox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Dox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Dox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Adult(Female) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Dox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Dox. If you are pregnant, do not take Dox without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dox safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dox. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dox on the Kidneys?
Dox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dox on the Liver?
Side effects of Dox rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Dox on the Heart?
Using Dox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Dox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dox habit forming or addictive?
Dox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dox can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Dox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dox is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dox
Taking Dox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dox
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dox.
Dox can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food. If the medicine causes stomach upset after taking this drug take it with food or milk and drink plenty of water. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of an infection. The topical form of medicine should apply to the affected area twice daily or advice by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
Yes, Dox can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Dox can cause gastritis by affecting the stomach lining or causing an irritant effect on the wall of the stomach. These effects also cause abdominal pain. However, if you are experiencing severe gastritis after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as drink plenty of fluid and avoid taking spicy and junk foods.
No, Dox should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
No, you can not buy Dox over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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