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Doxy LB Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 CapsuleS
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Doxy LB Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus, which work by inhibiting the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for their survival, thereby killing the infection-causing bacteria. It also helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and stomach upset.

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Composition :

DOXYCYCLINE-100MG + LACTIC ACID BACILLUS-60MILLION SPORES

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Serwina Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Doxy LB Capsule

Doxy LB Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Doxy LB Capsule does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Doxy LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria is a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Doxy LB Capsule helps in treating bacterial infections.

You are advised to take Doxy LB Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. 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 and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Doxy LB Capsule . Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Doxy LB Capsule . Doxy LB Capsule may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Uses of Doxy LB Capsule

Doxy LB Capsule is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Doxy LB Capsule are as follows:
• Bacterial Infections: Doxy LB Capsule is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
• Acne Treatment: Doxy LB Capsule is effective in managing moderate to severe acne by reducing inflammation and bacterial growth on the skin.
• Malaria Prevention: Doxy LB Capsule serves as a preventive medication for malaria, especially for travelers visiting regions where malaria is prevalent.
• Periodontal Disease: Doxy LB Capsule can help in treating periodontal disease by reducing gum infections and improving oral health.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Doxy LB Capsule is also prescribed for the treatment of certain sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and syphilis.

Directions for Use

Take Doxy LB Capsule with food to prevent stomach upset. Swallow Doxy LB Capsule as a whole with water; do not chew or crush it.

Medicinal Benefits

Doxy LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxy LB Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis). Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria is a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Doxy LB Capsule helps in treating bacterial infections.

How Doxy LB Capsule Works

Doxy LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria is a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Doxy LB Capsule helps in treating bacterial infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Doxy LB Capsule

Take Doxy LB Capsule only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Doxy LB Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Avoid taking Doxy LB Capsule 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 (genetic disease of blood pigments), kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might affect the working of Doxy LB Capsule . Doxy LB Capsule may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DoxycyclineTretinoin
Critical
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DoxycyclineTretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with Doxy LB Capsule can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Doxy LB Capsule 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.
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Taking Doxy LB Capsule with etretinate may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Doxy LB Capsule 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.
DoxycyclineIsotretinoin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Taking isotretinoin with Doxy LB Capsule 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 Doxy LB Capsule 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.
DoxycyclineAcitretin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Doxy LB Capsule can increase the risk and severity of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Doxy LB Capsule 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.
DoxycyclineAmoxicillin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Co-administration of amoxicillin with Doxy LB Capsule may reduce the therapeutic effect of amoxicillin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Amoxicillin and Doxy LB Capsule, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Co-administration of atracurium with Doxy LB Capsule may increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Atracurium and Doxy LB Capsule, bit it can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Taking Doxy LB Capsule with mipomersen may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxy LB Capsule 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.
DoxycyclineKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Doxy LB Capsule may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxy LB Capsule with Ketoconazole can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a 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.
DoxycyclineRetinol (vit a)
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Taking vitamin A with Doxy LB Capsule may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Retinol (vitamin A) together with Doxy LB Capsule 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.
DoxycyclineFerrous fumarate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Taking Doxy LB Capsule with ferrous fumarate can reduce the levels and effects of Doxy LB Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ferrous fumarate and Doxy LB Capsule possibly results in an interaction, they can be taken together as advised by your doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a 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

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Doxy LB Capsule as it may affect the working of Doxy LB Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Caution

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

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Doxy LB Capsule can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Doxy LB Capsule may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

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

Caution

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

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Children

Caution

Doxy LB Capsule should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Doxy LB Capsule 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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FAQs

Doxy LB Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhoea and syphilis).

Doxy LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby kills the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria is a microorganism that helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Doxy LB Capsule helps in treating bacterial infections.

It is recommended to complete the course of Doxy LB Capsule even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Doxy LB Capsule is unlikely to cause diarrhoea as it contains lactic acid bacillus, a friendly bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or the use of antibiotics. Thereby, helps in preventing diarrhoea.

Doxy LB Capsule contains doxycycline, which might make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen whilst going outside.

Avoid taking iron supplements, calcium supplements, multivitamins, laxatives or antacids along with Doxy LB Capsule . Maintain a gap of two hours between Doxy LB Capsule and other medicines.

Doxycycline is an antibiotic medication belonging to the tetracycline class. Used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections. Meanwhile, Doxy LB Capsule is a combination medication that contains doxycycline and Lactobacillus. The Lactobacillus helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the intestine, which antibiotics can disrupt.

Doxy LB Capsule should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Generally, it can be taken with or without food. Still, taking it at a fixed time each day is essential to ensure better efficacy.

Doxy LB Capsule is a combination medication that contains doxycycline and Lactobacillus. It is primarily used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections. The Lactobacillus component helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the intestine, which antibiotics can disrupt.

It is recommended that milk or dairy products be avoided for 2-3 hours before and after taking the medication. This is because the calcium in milk can bind to doxycycline, reducing its absorption and effectiveness.

The recommended storage condition for Doxy LB Capsule is to store it in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. It should be kept in their original packaging or container to maintain their potency.

You can take it with or without food. But you're less likely to feel sick if you have it with food.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

108/1, room no 1, ground floor, chekkady road, chennai-600128
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Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Apr 23, 2025 | 9:04 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4063.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/doxycycline.html
  3. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/lactobacillus-tablets-and-capsules.html
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