Pepdox Benefits & Uses

Pepdox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Pneumonia
Cholera (Read More - Top Juices to Relieve Acidity)
Chlamydia
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Plague
Rosacea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Sexually transmitted diseases
White Discharge (Read More - Leucorrhoea home remedies)
Gum Disease
Cellulitis
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)

Pepdox 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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pepdox Side Effects

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

Moderate

Esophagitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Urticaria
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Headache
Dry Mouth
Cough

Common

Sensitive to light

Pepdox Related Warnings

Is the use of Pepdox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Pepdox. If you are pregnant, do not take Pepdox without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pepdox safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Pepdox. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Pepdox on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Pepdox on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pepdox on the Liver?

Pepdox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pepdox on the Heart?

Pepdox is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pepdox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Pepdox Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Pepdox

Is this Pepdox habit forming or addictive?

Pepdox is not addictive in nature.

No
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 Pepdox can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pepdox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Pepdox for mental disorders.

No

Pepdox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pepdox

Some foods when eaten with Pepdox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Pepdox

Information about the interaction of Pepdox and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193