Doxt 100mg Injection (Doxycycline 100mg)

Doxt Injection Combipack belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics, used to treat bacterial infections. Doxt Injection Combipack treats urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea, syphilis), gum infections, and diseases (like periodontitis), and others. Besides this, Doxt Injection Combipack also treats acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. However, it does not treat facial redness caused by rosacea.

Doxt Injection Combipack being an antibiotic prevents the growth of bacterial cells (the bad ones!) by preventing the formation of the outer protein layer of bacteria (cell wall) responsible for bacteria’s growth and multiplication. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, i.e. it acts against a wide variety of bacteria. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic i.e. it stops the growth of bacteria but necessarily does not kill them.

Doxt Injection Combipack should only be taken if advised by your doctor.  It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. The course of Doxt Injection Combipack should be completed as prescribed by your doctor for better results. Some common side effects of Doxt Injection Combipack are nausea (feeling or being sick), vomiting, diarrhoea etc. Please consult your doctor if these side effects become troublesome.

Doxt Injection Combipack is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines so its use in pregnant and nursing mother is not recommended. Use of Doxt Injection Combipack during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood up to the age of 8 years) may cause staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Doxt Injection Combipack. Before using Doxt Injection Combipack tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Doxt Injection Combipack, have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (esophagitis) or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Do not drink alcohol with Doxt Injection Combipack as it may increase the unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.

Bacterial infections

Acne

Doxt Injection Combipack is a type of tetracycline class of antibiotic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites. It is prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (influenza, pneumonia), genitourinary area (syphilis, gonorrhoea), anthrax infection, sinuses, and eye, skin. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off label, usage includes the prophylaxis or prevention of malaria in the prone area and for the treatment of acne. Sometimes your doctor might prescribe you Doxt Injection Combipack as an alternative medicine to penicillin when penicillin is contraindicated.

Take Doxt Injection Combipack as advised by your doctor. Preferably take it empty stomach. Swallow it as a whole with plenty of water, do not chew or crush it. If gastric irritation or stomach upset becomes troublesome, you may take it with meals and speak with your doctor regarding use of an antacid. Do not consume dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt etc with Doxt Injection Combipack as it decreases its absorption from the stomach.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Every medicine has got some side effects. Doxt Injection Combipack also has some side effects which may occur in the early days of the treatment, but get better after some time. Common side effects of Doxt Injection Combipack include nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, diarrhoea. These side effects are temporary and may resolve over time. If these side effects are persistent or are troublesome, speak with your doctor.