Doxico 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.15 (100's pack: ৳ 215.00)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Doxycycline hydrochloride |
Company | Supreme pharmaceutical ltd |
Title
- Doxico Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Tetracycline
Description
Doxico is a highly active broad-spectrum antibiotic of the tetracycline group.
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Chlamydial infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Other infections
Pharmacology
Doxico is active against a wide range of bacteria, spirochete, mycoplasma, rickettsia, and mycobacteria.
Usual Dosage
200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg daily for 7-10 days.
Severe Infections Dosage
200 mg daily for 10 days.
Acne Dosage
100 mg daily.
Genital Chlamydia and Urethritis Dosage
100 mg twice daily for 7-21 days.
Administration
Capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid during meals while sitting or standing.
Interactions
- Impaired absorption by antacids containing aluminium, calcium, or magnesium
- Impaired absorption by iron-containing preparations
- Impaired absorption by bismuth salicylate
- Barbiturates, carbamazepine, and phenytoin decrease half-life of Doxico
- Concurrent use with tetracyclines may render oral contraceptives less effective
- Potential need for downward adjustment of anticoagulant dosages for patients on anticoagulant therapy
- Avoid giving tetracyclines in conjunction with penicillin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any tetracyclines
- Children under 8 years of age
- Pregnant women
- Lactating mothers
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rashes
- Hemolytic anaemia
- Eosinophilia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Doxycycline should be avoided in pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Precautions & Warnings
Tetracyclines drugs should not be used during tooth development to avoid permanent discoloration of teeth.
Therapeutic Class
- Tetracycline group of drugs
Storage Conditions
Keep all medicines out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.