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E-Dox Capsule
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E-Dox Capsule

Manufactured byEast West Pharma
ContainsDoxycycline (100 mg) + Saccharomyces Boulardii (40 Million Spores)
Description
E-Dox Capsule is a combination medicine used to treat patients prone to intrabdominal bacterial infections and antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for E-Dox Capsule

  • Joint pain
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
  • Pale skin
  • Itching of skin
  • Rashes
  • Dry skin
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Abdominal pain
  • Decreased appetite
  • Headache
  • Difficult or painful urination

Uses of E-Dox Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Cholera
  • Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Chlamydia Infection
  • Brucellosis
  • Malaria prophylaxis
  • Rickettsial Infection
  • Bacterial infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. Hence, patients are advised not to consume alcohol while receiving this medicine. If you consume alcohol on a regular basis, appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on your clinical condition.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any severe adverse effects.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to doxycycline, other tetracyclines, Saccharomyces Boulardii, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any severe adverse effects.
General warnings

Photosensitivity

This medicine may increase the risk of sunburn. This risk is especially higher in patients exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. If any symptoms such as a skin rash or redness occur, discontinue treatment and contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.

Impaired liver function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Drug-resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine. Hence, patients are advised not to consume alcohol while receiving this medicine. If you consume alcohol on a regular basis, appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on your clinical condition.
Interaction with Medicine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Digoxin

Calcium gluconate

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent irritation. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Doxycycline inhibits the growth of bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis. Saccharomyces Boulardii restores body-friendly micro-organisms in the intestines.
Legal Status

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Tetracyclines, Antidiarrheals, Probiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2019 [cited 9 May 2019]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/26316

[Internet]. 2019 [cited 9 May 2019]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bfd09049-1777-43e7-bf79-ceea4bdce13b

[Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2019 [cited 9 May 2019]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682063.html

[Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2019 [cited 9 May 2019]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/332.html
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Jun 2019

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