EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is used to treat cough associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a breathing disorder characterised by airway narrowing, swelling, and excessive mucus production, resulting in difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that includes emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes). Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when mucus or any other foreign irritant is present.

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet contains Doxycycline (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes a viscous cough). Doxycycline belongs to a category of antibiotic medicines that inhibit bacterial growth by blocking the protein synthesis process necessary for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops bacteria's growth but does not necessarily kill them.  On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promoting the secretion of sputum and cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (making sputum less viscous) to facilitate breathing in asthma and COPD patients who experience difficulty breathing.

Take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, changes in taste, stomach pain, photosensitivity, and numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat. Most of these side effects of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet, have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness. EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is pregnancy category D (high risk) medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet.

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet is used to treat a cough. The detailed uses of EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet are as follows:

• Cough Relief: EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet treats productive coughs and provides relief from respiratory congestion.
• Mucolytic Action: EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet breaks down and thins mucus, making it easier to cough up and thereby helping to relieve respiratory congestion.
• Bronchial Distress: EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet can relieve bronchial distress by reducing inflammation and clearing mucus, benefiting conditions like bronchitis.
• Support for Respiratory Conditions: EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet supports treatment for chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD, by improving airflow and reducing airway obstruction.

• Take EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by a doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet consists of Doxycycline (an antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes a viscous cough). Doxycycline belongs to a category of antibiotic medicines that inhibit bacterial growth by blocking the protein synthesis process necessary for bacterial cell growth. As a result, bacterial cells are not able to reproduce and grow. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, i.e. it stops the growth of bacteria but does not necessarily kill them.  On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promoting the secretion of sputum and cough) and a 'mucolytic agent' (making sputum less viscous) to facilitate breathing in asthma and COPD patients who experience difficulty breathing.

Inform your doctor if you have any known allergies to medications. Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart, liver, or kidney disease. Also, tell your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet. EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet causes hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood); therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with bronchospasm. Special precautions should be taken in patients with hyperthyroidism and epilepsy. EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you unexpectedly go into early labour or premature labour (before 9 months) or threatened abortion, do not use EC-Dox 30mg/100mg Tablet and consult a doctor.