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Quidox Benefits & Uses

Quidox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Quidox 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

Quidox Related Warnings

Is the use of Quidox safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Quidox safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Quidox. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Quidox on the Kidneys?

Using Quidox does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Quidox on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Quidox on the Heart?

Using Quidox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Quidox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Quidox Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Quidox

Is this Quidox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Quidox is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Quidox can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Quidox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Quidox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quidox

Quidox may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Quidox

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Quidox

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Quidox for acne?

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

Yes, Quidox 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 6 years ago

What is Quidox?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Quidox be given to children ?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Quidox should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Quidox with ofloxacin?

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

Quidox can be taken with ofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Ofloxacin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Quidox?

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

Quidox 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.