INTRODUCTION ABOUT DOXT SL CAPSULE

DOXT SL CAPSULE is a combination of Doxycycline and Lactic Acid Bacillus, which belong to the groups of medicines called antibiotics and probiotics, respectively. It is used in adults prone to intra-abdominal bacterial infection and to manage antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.

Before taking DOXT SL CAPSULE, inform your doctor about your pre-existing conditions, allergies or if you are taking any other medicines. DOXT SL CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women, breastfeeding women or children (younger than 8 years), so consult your doctor before taking it.

The most common side effects of taking DOXT SL CAPSULE are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, light sensitivity, hives and haemolytic anaemia. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse.

USES OF DOXT SL CAPSULE

• Manage intra-abdominal bacterial infection
• Manage antibiotic-associated diarrhea

HOW DOXT SL CAPSULE WORKS

DOXT SL CAPSULE improves gastrointestinal symptoms where doxycycline gets accumulated inside the bacteria, gets attached to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis; lactobacillus restores the natural microbial flora within the digestive tract and helps in the breakdown of food, resulting in the production of lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide and other by-products.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take DOXT SL CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will determine your correct dose and duration based on your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DOXT SL CAPSULE

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Loss of appetite:

Eat when you are hungry. Eat smaller meals more often than usual. Snack only when you're hungry. Eat a nutritious snack rich in calories and protein, such as dried fruit and nuts. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve or persist.

Nausea:

Take DOXT SL CAPSULE with or just after, meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve or persist.

Vomiting:

Get adequate rest. Drink lots of fluids, especially water. Have small sips if you feel sick. Eat when you feel like eating; you don't have to eat or avoid any specific foods. Do not take any medicine for vomiting without your doctor's consultation. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve or persist.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, like water or fruit juice, to keep yourself hydrated. Check with your doctor before taking any medicine for diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve or persist.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking DOXT SL CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used to manage blot clots (Ex. dabigatran, rivaroxaban)
• medicines used to reduce acidity (Ex. aluminum, calcium, magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate)
• iron-containing medicines
• medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol)
• medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of DOXT SL CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep DOXT SL CAPSULE out of reach from children
• Store below 30°C