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Duradox 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
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Is the use of Duradox safe for pregnant women?
Duradox can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Duradox safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Duradox. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Duradox on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Duradox on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duradox on the Liver?
Duradox has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Duradox on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Duradox for the heart.
Duradox 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 Duradox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duradox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Duradox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Duradox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Duradox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Duradox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Duradox
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Duradox to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duradox
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Duradox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Duradox can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Discontinuing Duradox 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.
Yes, Duradox can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Duradox should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.
Duradox 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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