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Martidox M 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 Martidox M safe for pregnant women?
Martidox M should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Martidox M safe during breastfeeding?
Martidox M may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Martidox M on the Kidneys?
Using Martidox M does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Martidox M on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Martidox M on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Martidox M on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Martidox M for the heart.
Martidox M 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 Martidox M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Martidox M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Martidox M.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Martidox M. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Martidox M is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Martidox M in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Martidox M
When consumed with certain foods, Martidox M may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Martidox M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Martidox M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Martidox M should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
Martidox M 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.
Martidox M 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. Martidox M 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 Martidox M is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.
No, Martidox M should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.
Yes, Martidox M can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
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