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Doxol Lb is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Doxol Lb has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Doxol Lb depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Doxol Lb include Nausea or vomiting, Rash, Sensitive to light. Usually, these side effects of Doxol Lb go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Doxol Lb has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Doxol Lb related warnings talks about Doxol Lb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Doxol Lb have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Doxol Lb with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Doxol Lb, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Doxol Lb 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 Doxol Lb safe for pregnant women?
Doxol LB can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Doxol Lb safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxol LB. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxol Lb on the Kidneys?
Doxol LB is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxol Lb on the Liver?
Side effects of Doxol LB rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Doxol Lb on the Heart?
Doxol LB is not harmful for the heart.
Doxol Lb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxol Lb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxol Lb habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Doxol Lb has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxol Lb you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Doxol Lb is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doxol Lb cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Doxol Lb
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Doxol Lb to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxol Lb
Consumption of alcohol and Doxol Lb together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Doxol LB should not be taken with an antacid. It can impair the absorption of a drug.
Yes, Doxol LB can effectively relieve from acne by decreasing the concentration oil which causes acne. It is a drug of choice for treating acne or skin infection.
Yes, Doxol LB 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.
Doxol LB 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. Doxol LB 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 Doxol LB is also used as an alternative treatment for selected infections when penicillin is contraindicated.
No, Doxol LB should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
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