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Dox 25 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Dox 25 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Dox 25 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Dox 25 Tablet include Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Dox 25 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Dox 25 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Dox 25 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dox 25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Dox 25 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Dox 25 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Dox 25 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dox 25 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Dox 25 Tablet 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.
Is the use of Dox 25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dox. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dox 25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Dox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dox 25 Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Dox rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Dox 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Dox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dox 25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dox 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Dox 25 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dox 25 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dox 25 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Dox 25 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dox 25 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dox 25 Tablet
Taking Dox 25 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dox 25 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dox 25 Tablet.
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.
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.
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.
No, Dox should not be taken with milk because it delays the absorption drug by chelate formation with calcium which contains in milk.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193
