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Codox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Codox have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Codox. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Codox include Sensitive to light. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Codox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Codox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Codox has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Codox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Codox contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Codox may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Codox is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Codox 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 Codox is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Codox safe for pregnant women?
Codox shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Codox safe during breastfeeding?
Codox may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Codox on the Kidneys?
Codox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Codox on the Liver?
Codox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Codox on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Codox for the heart.
Codox 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 Codox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Codox habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Codox has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Codox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Codox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Codox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Codox
Taking Codox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Codox
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Codox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193
