Doxitab Tablet

Short Description

Doxitab Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Doxitab Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. It may also be used for the treatment of severe acne. Doxitab Tablet is best taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

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. Doxitab Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Doxitab Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Doxitab Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Doxitab Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Doxitab 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.

Interacting Medicines

Acitretin Strontium Chloride Carbamazepine Fosphenytoin

Doxitab Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Your doctor has prescribed Doxitab Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Take it with food and plenty of water to avoid stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take it while you are sitting or standing to prevent any throat irritation. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.