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Duradox is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Duradox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Duradox 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
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Is the use of Duradox safe for pregnant women?
Duradox has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Duradox without medical advice.
Is the use of Duradox safe during breastfeeding?
Duradox may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Duradox on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Duradox on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duradox on the Liver?
Duradox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Duradox on the Heart?
Using Duradox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Duradox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duradox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duradox habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Duradox has not been reported.
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 Duradox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Duradox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Duradox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duradox
Taking Duradox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duradox
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Duradox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Duradox can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Discontinuing Duradox in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Duradox 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.
No, Duradox should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.
Duradox 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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