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

Doxy Plus Benefits & Uses

Doxy Plus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Doxy 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

Doxy Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxy Plus safe for pregnant women?

Doxy Plus can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Doxy Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Doxy Plus. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

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

Using Doxy Plus does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

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

Side effects of Doxy Plus rarely affect the liver.

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

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Doxy Plus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Doxy Plus Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Doxy Plus

Is this Doxy Plus habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Doxy Plus.

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 Doxy Plus can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Doxy Plus only as per medical advice.

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

No, Doxy Plus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Doxy Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doxy Plus

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxy Plus

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Doxy Plus

Question over 5 years ago

Can Doxy Plus be given to children ?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Doxy Plus with antacid?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Doxy Plus should not be taken with an antacid. It can impair the absorption of a drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Doxy Plus?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Doxy Plus along with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Doxy Plus with ofloxacin?

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

Doxy Plus 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.