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

Doxytin Benefits & Uses

Doxytin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Doxytin 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

Doxytin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxytin is used -

Moderate

Esophagitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Urticaria
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Headache
Dry Mouth
Cough

Common

Sensitive to light

Doxytin Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxytin safe for pregnant women?

Doxytin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Doxytin safe during breastfeeding?

Doxytin 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 Doxytin on the Kidneys?

Doxytin is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Doxytin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Doxytin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Doxytin on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Doxytin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild

Calcium

Folic Acid

Doxytin Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Doxytin

Is this Doxytin habit forming or addictive?

Doxytin is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Doxytin. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Doxytin only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Doxytin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Doxytin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doxytin

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxytin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Doxytin

Question about 6 years ago

How does Doxytin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Doxytin works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and prevent us from bacterial infection. It also killed the certain bacteria which decreases the level of a chemical that causes ace and protects us from acne.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Doxytin with ofloxacin?

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

Doxytin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Doxytin for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Doxytin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Doxytin over-the-counter?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, you can not buy Doxytin 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.