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P Dox Benefits & Uses

P Dox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

P Dox Dosage & How to Take

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

P Dox Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when P Dox is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache

Common

Upset stomach
Restlessness

P Dox Related Warnings

Is the use of P Dox safe for pregnant women?

P Dox rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of P Dox safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take P Dox as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of P Dox on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of P Dox on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of P Dox on the Liver?

P Dox is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of P Dox on the Heart?

P Dox is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of P Dox with Other Drugs

P Dox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Mild

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

P Dox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take P Dox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about P Dox

Is this P Dox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that P Dox is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking P Dox. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take P Dox only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

P Dox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

P Dox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and P Dox

Taking P Dox with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and P Dox

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of P Dox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about P Dox

Question almost 5 years ago

Does P Dox cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, P Dox causes drowsiness or dizziness but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug. Do not take up activities such as driving while taking this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take P Dox after prednisone?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, P Dox can be taken after prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. You are advised to take only prescribed doses.

Question over 5 years ago

How does P Dox work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

P Dox contains doxofylline which is a bronchodilator. It works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase enzyme that causes smooth muscle relaxation. This results in breathing easily during COPD and bronchial asthma. It has also an anti-inflammatory activity which exerts by reducing pleurisy (inflammation of pleura of lungs) induced by the inflammatory mediator. Hence in this way, P Dox provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.

Question over 5 years ago

What is P Dox?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

P Dox is a brand name of doxofylline and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of methylxanthine and belongs to the class of drug known as bronchodilators. P Dox is a prescription drug which is used for relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, COPD, and pulmonary disease.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is P Dox an antibiotic?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, P Dox is not an antibiotic. It contains doxofylline that belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilator which is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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P Dox Benefits & Uses

P Dox Dosage & How to Take

P Dox Side Effects

P Dox Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of P Dox with Other Drugs

P Dox Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about P Dox

P Dox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about P Dox

Question almost 5 years ago

Does P Dox cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take P Dox after prednisone?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

How does P Dox work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

What is P Dox?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question almost 5 years ago

Is P Dox an antibiotic?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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