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Doxylin is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxylin have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Doxylin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Doxylin include Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Doxylin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Doxylin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Doxylin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Doxylin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Doxylin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Doxylin with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Doxylin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Doxylin 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 Doxylin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Doxylin. If you are pregnant, do not take Doxylin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Doxylin safe during breastfeeding?
Doxylin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Doxylin on the Kidneys?
Using Doxylin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxylin on the Liver?
Side effects of Doxylin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Doxylin on the Heart?
Using Doxylin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Doxylin 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 Doxylin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxylin habit forming or addictive?
Doxylin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Doxylin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doxylin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Doxylin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxylin
Taking Doxylin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxylin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Doxylin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Doxylin can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Doxylin can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Doxylin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Doxylin can be taken with ofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Ofloxacin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Discontinuing Doxylin in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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