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Doxy LB Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 CapsuleS
Doxy LB Capsule 10's, Pack of 10 CapsuleS
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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

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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 by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

Doxy LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria are a microorganism that helps 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 Doxy LB Capsule . Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Doxy LB Capsule may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Let your doctor know about your medicines to rule out 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 travellers 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.

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Directions for Use

  • Doxy LB Capsule can be taken with food to prevent stomach upset. However, avoid taking it with dairy products, as they may reduce its absorption and effectiveness.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Doxy LB Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not break, 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 that are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria.
  • Lactic acid bacteria are a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have been upset due to infections or antibiotic use.

How Doxy LB Capsule Works

Doxy LB Capsule contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins that are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria are 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.• Keep Doxy LB Capsule out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Doxy LB Capsule
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or severe headache, your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Take antiviral medications as prescribed by your healthcare provider to help manage symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Avoid irritants, such as spicy or acidic foods, that can increase respiratory symptoms.
  • Eat nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, to help support your immune system.
  • Get plenty of rest and sleep.
  • Keep your body warm.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Avoid strenuous activities.
  • Maintain good hygiene to prevent flu from spreading.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • You can take your medicine with meals to lower the chances of getting stomach pain.
  • Avoid foods that are acidic, spicy, sugary, or greasy.
  • Eat foods that are easily digestible such as rice, toast, and bananas.
  • Eat your meals in smaller amounts throughout the day to prevent strain on your stomach and digestion.
  • Drink water or fluids to stay hydrated and prevent stomach upset.
  • Use a heating pad or massage your stomach area.
  • Engage in mild physical activities such as yoga and walking.

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 serious side effects. 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 (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.
  • 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DoxycyclineIsotretinoin
Critical
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DoxycyclineOxacillin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Taking Doxy LB Capsule with Oxacillin together may decrease the effectiveness of Doxy LB Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxy LB Capsule 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.
DoxycyclineMagnesium lactate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Magnesium lactate reduces the absorption and effectiveness of Doxy LB Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxy LB Capsule with Magnesium lactate can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together as advised by your doctor. It is recommended to take Doxy LB Capsule 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking magnesium lactate. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Doxy LB Capsule:
Co-administration of aminolevulinic acid with Doxy LB Capsule may increase the risk of sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Doxy LB Capsule with Aminolevulinic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a sunburn, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to 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.

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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

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 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

Consult your doctor

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

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

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 that are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria are 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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Reference

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

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