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Detab is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Detab have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Detab. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Detab include Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Detab have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Detab go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Detab has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Detab has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Detab related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Detab are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Detab with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Detab, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Detab 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 Detab is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Detab safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Detab. If you are pregnant, do not take Detab without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Detab safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Detab. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Detab on the Kidneys?
Detab is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Detab on the Liver?
Detab is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Detab on the Heart?
Detab is completely safe for the heart.
Detab 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 Detab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Detab habit forming or addictive?
Detab is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Detab you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Detab should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Detab is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Detab
Detab may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Detab
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Detab with alcohol will be.
No, Detab should not be taken with an antacid. It can impair the absorption of a drug.
Avoid taking Detab with contraceptive pill because medicine can decrease the effects of the contraceptive pill. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
No, Detab should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.
Avoid taking Detab with penicillin. Because Detab is bacteriostatic which may affect the bactericidal effect of penicillin.
No, Detab should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
