In Treatment of Bacterial infections Adox Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adox Tablet is to be taken with food.Avoid Adox Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adox Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adox Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
Adox Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Adox Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : UNSAFE
Adox Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adox Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Adox Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Can I drink milk while taking Adox Tablet?::: No, you should avoid taking milk and milk products while taking Adox Tablet. Consuming dairy products along with Adox Tablet can decrease its absorption from the stomach, which may lead to an inadequate effect of this medicine.| How long does Adox Tablet takes to work?::: Usually, Adox Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.| Can the use of Adox Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, the use of Adox Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestines and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.| Does Adox Tablet works in acne?::: Yes, Adox Tablet is one of the most commonly prescribed oral antibiotics, which is used in the treatment of acne. It reduces the number of bacteria that cause acne on the skin.
Adox Tablet works by stopping bacteria from producing the proteins they need to grow and spread. It attaches to a part of the bacteria (30S ribosomal subunit), preventing them from making these essential proteins. This helps your body fight the infection more effectively and speeds up recovery.
-Tretinoin (Oral Route): Life-threatening
Do not consume Tretinoin with Doxycycline. Concurrent use may cause increased pressure around the brain.
| -Isotretinoin (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Isotretinoin with Doxycycline. Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain.
| -Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Doxycycline. Please consult your doctor. Doxycycline may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
| -Acitretin (Oral Route): Severe
Do not consume Acitretin with Doxycycline. Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain.
| -Phenindione (Oral Route): Severe
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Doxycycline may increase the effect of Phenindione.