Garidox-LB Tablet

Short Description

Garidox-LB Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection. It also prevents diarrhea which may occur as side effect of this medicine.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Garidox-LB Tablet is a prescription medicine and it is advised to take it as per the doctor's advice. It can be taken with or without food but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.

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. Garidox-LB Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Indigestion etc.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Garidox-LB Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Garidox-LB 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

Garidox-LB 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.

Garidox-LB Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Doxycycline and Lactobacillus.

Your doctor has prescribed Garidox-LB Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and acid reflux. 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. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.