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Medrix Labs Pvt Ltd

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ORAL

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About Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet

Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactobacillus is a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Take Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and stomach upset. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet. Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea, and syphilis). Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Lactobacillus is a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Side Effects of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Loss of appetite

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not chew or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of the contents. Avoid taking Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness/tiredness), porphyria (genetic disease of blood pigments), kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet. Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking anticoagulants (warfarin), antibiotics (rifampicin), anti-epileptics (carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), anti-cancer agent (methotrexate).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), oesophageal irritation, or liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • METHOTREXATE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet as it may affect the working of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet; your doctor will decide whether Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet contains doxycycline, which may lead to permanent discolouration of teeth if used in children below 8 years/during the period of tooth development.

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No 34 ,First Floor,Industrial Area , Phase 2 , Panchkula-134113
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FAQs

Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections.
Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby kills the bacteria. Lactobacillus is a microorganism that helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.
Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet is unlikely to cause diarrhoea as it contains lactobacillus, a friendly bacteria. Lactobacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or the use of antibiotics. Thereby helps in preventing diarrhoea.
It is recommended to complete the course of Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Avoid taking iron supplements, calcium supplements, multivitamins, laxatives or antacids along with Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet. Maintain a gap of two hours between Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet and other medicines. However, consult your doctor before taking Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet with other medicines.
Doxdart LB 100mg Tablet contains doxycycline, which might make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen whilst going outside.

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