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

Doxytop Benefits & Uses

Doxytop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Doxytop 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

Doxytop Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxytop safe for pregnant women?

Doxytop 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 Doxytop safe during breastfeeding?

Doxytop should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Doxytop on the Kidneys?

Using Doxytop does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Doxytop on the Liver?

Side effects of Doxytop rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Doxytop on the Heart?

You can take Doxytop without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Doxytop with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Doxytop Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Doxytop

Is this Doxytop habit forming or addictive?

Doxytop does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Doxytop 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?

Doxytop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Doxytop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doxytop

Doxytop 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 Doxytop

Information about the interaction of Doxytop and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Doxytop

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Doxytop?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Doxytop with antacid?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Doxytop over-the-counter?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, you can not buy Doxytop 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Doxytop with milk?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Doxytop 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 use Doxytop for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Doxytop 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.