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Doxyred LB Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bajaj Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Doxyred LB Tablet

Doxyred LB Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections in the urinary tract, intestine, lungs, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis). Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

Doxyred LB Tablet contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria are microorganisms that help restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut.

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. Talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Doxyred LB Tablet . Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Doxyred LB Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Let your doctor know about your medicines to rule out side effects/interactions.

Uses of Doxyred LB Tablet

Doxyred LB Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. Doxyred LB Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Doxyred LB Tablet are as follows:

  • Bacterial Infections: Doxyred LB Tablet is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections: Doxyred LB Tablet is also prescribed for the treatment of certain sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and syphilis.

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Directions for Use

  • Doxyred LB Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Doxyred LB Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Key Benefits

  • Doxycycline aids in the destruction of germs that cause urinary, cutaneous, and respiratory infections.
  • Lactic Acid Bacillus is a probiotic that helps keep gut flora healthy while taking antibiotics.
  • Enhances gut health by reestablishing normal intestinal flora that medications may have disrupted.
  • The probiotic helps lessen adverse symptoms like indigestion, bloating, and diarrhea.
  • The combination helps the body heal more rapidly by treating infection and safeguarding the digestive system.

How Doxyred LB Tablet Works

Doxyred LB Tablet contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. • Doxycycline Hyclate prevents the synthesis of essential proteins that are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. • Lactobacillus are microorganisms 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

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 its components.

  • 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 (a genetic disease of blood pigments), and kidney or liver problems.

  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.

  • 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Doxyred LB Tablet can increase the risk and severity of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Doxyred LB Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Taking isotretinoin with Doxyred LB Tablet 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 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.
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Taking Doxyred LB Tablet with etretinate may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Doxyred LB Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with Doxyred LB Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Doxyred LB Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Taking vitamin A with Doxyred LB Tablet may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Retinol (vitamin A) together with Doxyred LB Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
DoxycyclineMagnesium lactate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Magnesium lactate reduces the absorption and effectiveness of Doxyred LB Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxyred LB Tablet 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 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking magnesium lactate. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Coadministration of lomitapide with Doxyred LB Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Doxyred LB Tablet and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, skin rash, itching, feeling tired, feeling sick, stomach ache, and dark urine. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineOxacillin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Taking Doxyred LB Tablet with Oxacillin together may decrease the effectiveness of Doxyred LB Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxyred LB Tablet with Oxacillin can result in decreased efficacy, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Taking Doxyred LB Tablet with mipomersen may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxyred LB Tablet 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.
How does the drug interact with Doxyred LB Tablet:
Co-administration of atracurium with Doxyred LB Tablet may increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Atracurium and Doxyred LB Tablet, bit it can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your 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

Diet

  • Avoid taking milk or dairy items at the same time as doxycycline since this could decrease its absorption.
  • To prevent stomach upset, choose simple foods like grains, fruits, vegetables, and soups.
  • Drinking enough water helps the medication function properly and avoids discomfort of the stomach or throat.
  • Meals that promote good digestion and gut flora include curd and fermented foods.

Lifestyle changes

  • Wear sunscreen or protective clothes because doxycycline may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
  • Good hygiene can stop bacterial diseases from spreading or getting worse.
  • Getting enough sleep boosts the immune system and speeds up the body's recovery from infection.

Hygiene tips

  • To stop the transmission of infection, wash your hands often.
  • To prevent bacterial growth, take frequent baths and keep skin clean and dry.
  • To avoid stomach infections, eat properly cooked food and drink clean water.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Doxyred LB Tablet as it may affect the working of Doxyred LB Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

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

Consult your doctor

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

Consult your doctor

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

Consult your doctor

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

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Children

Consult your doctor

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.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for the use of Doxyred LB Tablet in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Doxyred LB Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections, including 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 bacterial proteins, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactobacillus is a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have been upset by 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 bacterium. Lactobacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have been upset by infections or antibiotic use. This 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 more 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 medicine's absorption. 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 of 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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