Dox 10 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dox Benefits & Uses

Dox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Dox 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

Dox Related Warnings

Is the use of Dox safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Dox safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Dox on the Kidneys?

Dox does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dox on the Liver?

Side effects of Dox rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dox on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Dox Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Dox

Is this Dox habit forming or addictive?

Dox is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Dox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dox can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Dox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Dox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dox

Taking Dox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Dox

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Dox

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Dox?

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

Dox 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Dox with paracetamol?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Dox can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Dox cause gastritis?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Dox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Dox with milk?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Dox should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Dox over-the-counter?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, you can not buy Dox 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.