Shadox-LB Capsule 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. Shadox-LB Capsule does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Shadox-LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria 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, Shadox-LB Capsule helps in treating bacterial infections.

You are advised to take Shadox-LB Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience 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 the side effects persist or worsen.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Shadox-LB Capsule . Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Shadox-LB Capsule . Shadox-LB Capsule may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Shadox-LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Shadox-LB Capsule 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, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria 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, Shadox-LB Capsule helps in treating bacterial infections.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Loss of appetite

Do not take Shadox-LB Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Avoid taking Shadox-LB Capsule 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 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Shadox-LB Capsule . Shadox-LB Capsule may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Shadox-LB Capsule may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin), antibiotics (rifampicin), anti-epileptics (carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone), immunosuppressants (ciclosporin), anti-cancer agent (methotrexate).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

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

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

• 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.

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. Generalized symptoms of bacterial infections are fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.