Difidox 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(Female) |
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Is the use of Difidox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Difidox. If you are pregnant, do not take Difidox without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Difidox safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Difidox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Difidox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Difidox on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Difidox on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Difidox on the Liver?
Side effects of Difidox rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Difidox on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Difidox for the heart.
Difidox 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 Difidox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Difidox habit forming or addictive?
Difidox 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 Difidox as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Difidox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Difidox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Difidox
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Difidox to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Difidox
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Difidox.
Yes, Difidox 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.
No, Difidox should not be taken with an antacid. It can impair the absorption of a drug.
Yes, Difidox can effectively relieve from acne by decreasing the concentration oil which causes acne. It is a drug of choice for treating acne or skin infection.
Discontinuing Difidox 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.
Difidox works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and prevent us from bacterial infection. It also killed the certain bacteria which decreases the level of a chemical that causes ace and protects us from acne.
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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
