Doxol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxol have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Doxol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Doxol include Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Doxol have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Doxol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doxol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Doxol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Doxol related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Doxol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Doxol with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Doxol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Doxol 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 Doxol safe for pregnant women?
Doxol can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Doxol safe during breastfeeding?
Doxol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Doxol on the Kidneys?
Using Doxol does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxol on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Doxol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Doxol on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Doxol for the heart.
Doxol 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 Doxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Doxol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Doxol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Doxol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxol
When consumed with certain foods, Doxol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxol
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Doxol with alcohol.
Yes, Doxol 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.
Doxol 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.
Doxol 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. Doxol 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 Doxol is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.
Avoid taking Doxol with penicillin. Because Doxol is bacteriostatic which may affect the bactericidal effect of penicillin.
No, Doxol should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
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