Difitox 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Doxycycline hydrochloride |
| Company | Al madina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title, Categories, and Description
- Difitox
- Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Broad-spectrum Antibiotic
- Effective Against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria
- Spirochete
- Mycoplasma
- Rickettsia
- Mycobacteria
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea and Syphilis
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Doxycycline Hydrochloride
- Semisynthetic Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Bacteriostatic Antibiotic
Indications
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
- Chlamydial Infections
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Other Infections
Usual Dosage
200mg on first day, then 100mg daily for 7-10 days
Severe Infections Dosage
200mg daily for 10 days
Acne Dosage
100mg daily
Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydia Dosage
100mg twice daily for 7-21 days
Administration
Capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid during meals while sitting or standing
Interaction
- Absorption Impairment by Antacids
- Impairment by Iron-containing Preparations
- Decreased Half-life by Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin
- Reduced Oral Contraceptive Effectiveness
- Possible Adjustment of Anticoagulant Dosages
- Avoidance with Penicillin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Tetracyclines
- Children under 8 years of age
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Skin Rashes
- Hemolytic Anaemia
- Eosinophilia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Avoided in Pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoidance during Tooth Development
- Avoidance in Children under 8 years of age
Therapeutic Class
Tetracycline Antibiotic
Storage Conditions
Cool and Dry Place, Protected from Light