Detab Plus: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Detab Plus Benefits & Uses

Detab Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Detab Plus 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

Detab Plus Side Effects

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

Moderate

Esophagitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Urticaria
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Headache
Dry Mouth
Cough

Common

Sensitive to light

Detab Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Detab Plus safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Detab Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Detab Plus may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Detab Plus on the Kidneys?

Detab Plus is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Detab Plus on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Detab Plus on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Detab Plus for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Detab Plus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Detab Plus Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Detab Plus

Is this Detab Plus habit forming or addictive?

Detab Plus is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Detab Plus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Detab Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Detab Plus in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Detab Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Detab Plus

When consumed with certain foods, Detab Plus may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Detab Plus

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Detab Plus.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Detab Plus

Question about 6 years ago

What is Detab Plus?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Detab Plus over-the-counter?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, you can not buy Detab Plus over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Detab Plus?

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

Detab Plus 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Detab Plus cause nausea & vomiting?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Detab Plus can cause nausea & vomiting. It is one of the most common side effects of this drug. If you experience nausea & vomiting after taking this medicine, take plenty of fluid and keep your self-hydrated. If you feel severe nausea & vomiting after consuming this drug please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Detab Plus cause gastritis?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Detab Plus can cause gastritis by affecting the stomach lining or causing an irritant effect on the wall of the stomach. These effects also cause abdominal pain. However, if you are experiencing severe gastritis after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as drink plenty of fluid and avoid taking spicy and junk foods.