Zeedoxy: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zeedoxy Benefits & Uses

Zeedoxy is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Zeedoxy 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

Zeedoxy Side Effects

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

Moderate

Esophagitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Urticaria
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Headache
Dry Mouth
Cough

Common

Sensitive to light

Zeedoxy Related Warnings

Is the use of Zeedoxy safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Zeedoxy safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Zeedoxy on the Kidneys?

Zeedoxy is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zeedoxy on the Liver?

Side effects of Zeedoxy rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zeedoxy on the Heart?

Zeedoxy is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zeedoxy with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Zeedoxy Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Zeedoxy

Is this Zeedoxy habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zeedoxy has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zeedoxy. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zeedoxy only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Zeedoxy for mental disorders.

No

Zeedoxy Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zeedoxy

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Zeedoxy to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Zeedoxy

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zeedoxy and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zeedoxy

Question about 6 years ago

What is Zeedoxy?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Zeedoxy with contraceptive pill?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Zeedoxy with contraceptive pill because medicine can decrease the effects of the contraceptive pill. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zeedoxy with penicillin?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Zeedoxy with penicillin. Because Zeedoxy is bacteriostatic which may affect the bactericidal effect of penicillin.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Zeedoxy for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Zeedoxy 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Zeedoxy over-the-counter?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, you can not buy Zeedoxy 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.