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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Doxyred LB 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). It contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus, which kills the bacteria and helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and stomach upset. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Bajaj Pharmaceuticals

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ORAL

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3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Doxyred LB Tablet

Doxyred LB 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. Doxyred LB Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Doxyred LB 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, Doxyred LB Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Take Doxyred LB Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Doxyred LB 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 Doxyred LB Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Doxyred LB Tablet . Doxyred LB 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 Doxyred LB Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Doxyred LB Tablet contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. Doxyred LB 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, Doxyred LB Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

How Doxyred LB Tablet Works

Doxyred LB 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, Doxyred LB Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Doxyred LB Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Loss of appetite

What if I have taken an overdose of Doxyred LB Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Doxyred LB Tablet if you are allergic to any of the contents. Avoid taking Doxyred LB 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 Doxyred LB Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Doxyred LB Tablet . Doxyred LB 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DoxycyclineIsotretinoin
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DoxycyclineTretinoin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DoxycyclineIsotretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Taking isotretinoin with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's may increase the risk of a rare condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and Doxyred LB Tablet 10's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
DoxycyclineTretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's can increase the risk and severity of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Taking Doxyred LB Tablet 10's with etretinate may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineCalcium acetate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Doxyred LB Tablet 10's with calcium acetate can reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between calcium acetate and Doxyred LB Tablet 10's, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is adviced to take Doxyred LB Tablet 10's 2 hrs before or 6 hours after taking calcium acetate. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DoxycyclineAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of aminolevulinic acid with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's may increase the risk of sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Doxyred LB Tablet 10's with Aminolevulinic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a sunburn, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineMagnesium lactate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Magnesium lactate reduces the absorption and effectiveness of Doxyred LB Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxyred LB Tablet 10's with Magnesium lactate can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together as advised by your doctor. It is recommended to take Doxyred LB Tablet 10's 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking magnesium lactate. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineFerrous fumarate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Taking Doxyred LB Tablet 10's with ferrous fumarate can reduce the levels and effects of Doxyred LB Tablet 10's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ferrous fumarate and Doxyred LB Tablet 10's possibly results in an interaction, they can be taken together as advised by your doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Taking Doxyred LB Tablet 10's with mipomersen may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxyred LB Tablet 10's with Mipomersen can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineAmoxicillin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of amoxicillin with Doxyred LB Tablet 10's may reduce the therapeutic effect of amoxicillin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Amoxicillin and Doxyred LB Tablet 10's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Doxyred LB Tablet as it may affect the working of Doxyred LB 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 Doxyred LB Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether Doxyred LB Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Doxyred LB 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

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

FAQs

Doxyred LB Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections.
Doxyred LB 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, Doxyred LB Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.
Doxyred LB 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 Doxyred LB 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 Doxyred LB Tablet . Maintain a gap of two hours between Doxyred LB Tablet and other medicines. However, consult your doctor before taking Doxyred LB Tablet with other medicines.
Doxyred LB Tablet contains doxycycline, which might make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen whilst going outside.
You should avoid drinking milk while taking Doxyred LB Tablet , as it can reduce the absorption of the medicine. However, contact a doctor if you have any concerns.
Store in a cool and dry place as advised on the label. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach from children.
You are recommended to wait at least 2 hours after taking Doxyred LB Tablet before eating, as consuming food may reduce its absorption. Therefore, take it as advised by your doctor.
Doxyred LB Tablet causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects will reduce over time and do not require any medical attention. Contact a doctor if these side effects continues for longer.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Bajaj Pharmaceuticals, 256, Sisona, Bhagwanpur Roorkee, Distt. Haridwar (Uttrakhand), India
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