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Doxt SL Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Doxt SL Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Doxt SL Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Doxt SL Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Rash, Sensitive to light. Usually, these side effects of Doxt SL Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doxt SL Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Doxt SL Tablet related warnings talks about Doxt SL Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Doxt SL Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Doxt SL Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Doxt SL Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Doxt SL 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
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Is the use of Doxt SL Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Doxt SL has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Doxt SL without medical advice.
Is the use of Doxt SL Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Doxt SL. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxt SL Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Doxt SL does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxt SL Tablet on the Liver?
Doxt SL has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Doxt SL Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Doxt SL for the heart.
Doxt SL Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxt SL Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxt SL Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Doxt SL Tablet is addictive.
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 Doxt SL Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doxt SL Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Doxt SL Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxt SL Tablet
Taking Doxt SL Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxt SL Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Doxt SL Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Doxt SL is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Doxt SL 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.
Avoid taking Doxt SL with contraceptive pill because medicine can decrease the effects of the contraceptive pill. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
Avoid taking Doxt SL with penicillin. Because Doxt SL is bacteriostatic which may affect the bactericidal effect of penicillin.
Yes, Doxt SL 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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