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Bidox Benefits & Uses

Bidox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Bidox 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Urethritis 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: Cervicitis 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: Anthrax 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

Bidox Related Warnings

Is the use of Bidox safe for pregnant women?

Bidox shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Bidox safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Bidox. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Bidox on the Kidneys?

Using Bidox does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bidox on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Bidox on the Heart?

Using Bidox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Bidox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Bidox Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Bidox

Is this Bidox habit forming or addictive?

Bidox does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Bidox as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Bidox only as per medical advice.

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

Bidox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Bidox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bidox

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Bidox

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bidox with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Bidox

Question over 5 years ago

Can Bidox be given to children ?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Bidox should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Bidox?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Bidox 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. Bidox 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 Bidox is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Bidox cause stomach upset?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Bidox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Bidox?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Bidox can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food. If the medicine causes stomach upset after taking this drug take it with food or milk and drink plenty of water. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of an infection. The topical form of medicine should apply to the affected area twice daily or advice by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.