Description
Doxil 100mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic containing Doxycycline 100mg and Lactobacillus. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, while Lactobacillus helps maintain healthy gut bacteria and may reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Uses
- Treats respiratory tract infections
- Treats skin and soft tissue infections
- Treats urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Treats sexually transmitted bacterial infections
- Treats eye infections caused by bacteria
- Helps prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
How It Works
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria by preventing them from making essential proteins. Lactobacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the natural balance of good bacteria in the intestine during antibiotic treatment.
Dosage
Take Doxil 100mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better.
How to Use
Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Take it after food to reduce stomach upset. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet. Avoid taking it with milk, dairy products, antacids, or iron supplements within 2 hours of the dose.
Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Skin sensitivity to sunlight
Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or become severe.
Precautions
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to doxycycline or other tetracycline antibiotics.
- Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV rays.
- Not usually recommended for children under 8 years unless prescribed.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Complete the full course to prevent antibiotic resistance.
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