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Andox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Andox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Andox. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Andox also has some side effects, the most common being Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Andox have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Andox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Andox's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Andox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Andox contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Andox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Andox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Andox 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Andox is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Andox safe for pregnant women?
Andox can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Andox safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Andox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Andox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Andox on the Kidneys?
Andox is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Andox on the Liver?
Side effects of Andox rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Andox on the Heart?
Andox is completely safe for the heart.
Andox 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 Andox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Andox habit forming or addictive?
Andox does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Andox as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Andox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Andox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Andox
Some foods when eaten with Andox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Andox
Information about the interaction of Andox and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Andox is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Andox should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.
Yes, Andox can be taken with prednisolone. It effectively relieves from the ace and skin infection. Andox helps to prevent infection while prednisolone helps to reduce inflammation.
No, you can not buy Andox 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.
Andox is a brand name for doxycycline. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline. It is available in different dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, syrup, and cream. Andox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial as well as protozoal infection. It is used in the treatment of various type of infections such as pneumonia, respiratory tract infection, rickettsial infections, sexually transmitted infections, ophthalmic infections, anthrax including inhalational anthrax, and prophylaxis of malaria. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat acne and pimples. Sometimes Andox is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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