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Doxypal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Doxypal has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Doxypal depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Doxypal also has some side effects, the most common being Sensitive to light. While these are the most often observed Doxypal side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Doxypal 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doxypal is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Doxypal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Doxypal have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Doxypal have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Doxypal, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Doxypal 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 Doxypal is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Doxypal safe for pregnant women?
Doxypal shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Doxypal safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxypal. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxypal on the Kidneys?
Using Doxypal does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxypal on the Liver?
Side effects of Doxypal rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Doxypal on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Doxypal for the heart.
Doxypal 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 Doxypal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxypal habit forming or addictive?
Doxypal does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxypal, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Doxypal can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Doxypal only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Doxypal for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxypal
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Doxypal to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxypal
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Doxypal and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Avoid taking Doxypal 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.
Doxypal can be taken with ofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Ofloxacin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Doxypal 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, you can not buy Doxypal 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.
Doxypal 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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