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Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aster Medipharm Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Gedox-100 Tablet 10's

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is used to treat bacterial infections in the urinary tract, intestine, lungs, 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.

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's contains Doxycycline and Lactic acid bacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential proteins, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria are microorganisms that help 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 Gedox-100 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gedox-100 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Let your doctor know about your medicines to rule out side effects/interactions.

Uses of Gedox-100 Tablet 10's

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Gedox-100 Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Bacterial Infections: Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections: Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is also prescribed for the treatment of certain sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and syphilis.

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Directions for Use

  • Gedox-100 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Gedox-100 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

Key Benefits

  • Doxycycline aids in the destruction of germs that cause urinary, cutaneous, and respiratory infections.
  • Lactic Acid Bacillus is a probiotic that helps keep gut flora healthy while taking antibiotics.
  • Enhances gut health by reestablishing normal intestinal flora that medications may have disrupted.
  • The probiotic helps lessen adverse symptoms like indigestion, bloating, and diarrhea.
  • The combination helps the body heal more rapidly by treating infection and safeguarding the digestive system.

How Gedox-100 Tablet 10's Works

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. • Doxycycline Hyclate prevents the synthesis of essential proteins that are necessary for the survival of the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria. • Lactobacillus are microorganisms that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have gotten upset due to infections or antibiotic use. Together, Gedox-100 Tablet 10's helps in treating bacterial infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Gedox-100 Tab
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Managing Medication-Triggered Moniliasis (a yeast infection): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience symptoms like itching, burning, redness, or discharge after taking medication, consult your doctor immediately and share your symptoms, medication regimen, and medical history.
  • Your doctor will assess your medication regimen to determine if it's contributing to the moniliasis and identify the best course of action to manage your condition.
  • Your doctor may prescribe antifungal medications or recommend other treatments to help clear up the infection. They may also suggest self-care measures to help manage symptoms and prevent future infections.
  • If your condition doesn't improve or persists, consult your doctor and report it. Your doctor will assess your progress, adjust your treatment plan, and provide advice to ensure the best outcome.
  • Inflammation of Vagina needs immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
  • Get a physical examination and prevent wearing clothes that can hold heat and moisture.
  • Avoid using vaginal sprays or perfumed soaps that increase itching and irritation.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions, and rest well with proper medication.
  • Take a balanced diet and get regular screenings to reduce inflammation.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
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.
  • Eat fiber-rich foods like broccoli, cauliflower, leafy greens, and Brussels sprouts.
  • Limit sugar and refined carbs like avoid sugary drinks, white bread, and processed foods.
  • Choose lean protein sources like chicken, fish, and tofu.
  • Choose low-sugar fruits like berries, citrus fruits, and apples in moderation.
  • Maintain good hygiene and keep affected areas clean and dry.
  • Wear breathable clothing to reduce moisture.
  • Consider natural antifungal agents like coconut oil, tea tree oil, and garlic (consult a healthcare professional before use).

What if I have taken an overdose of Gedox-100 Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Gedox-100 Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Gedox-100 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components.

  • Avoid taking Gedox-100 Tablet 10's 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.

  • Gedox-100 Tablet 10's 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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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gedox-100 Tab:
Co-administration of Gedox-100 Tab with the Cholera vaccine may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Gedox-100 Tab or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gedox-100 Tab:
Co-administration of Gedox-100 Tab with Heparin may enhance the levels or effects of heparin by anticoagulation (preventing blood from clotting).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gedox-100 Tab can be taken with Heparin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication 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

Diet

  • Avoid taking milk or dairy items at the same time as doxycycline since this could decrease its absorption.
  • To prevent stomach upset, choose simple foods like grains, fruits, vegetables, and soups.
  • Drinking enough water helps the medication function properly and avoids discomfort of the stomach or throat.
  • Meals that promote good digestion and gut flora include curd and fermented foods.

Lifestyle changes

  • Wear sunscreen or protective clothes because doxycycline may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
  • Good hygiene can stop bacterial diseases from spreading or getting worse.
  • Getting enough sleep boosts the immune system and speeds up the body's recovery from infection.

Hygiene tips

  • To stop the transmission of infection, wash your hands often.
  • To prevent bacterial growth, take frequent baths and keep skin clean and dry.
  • To avoid stomach infections, eat properly cooked food and drink clean water.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Gedox-100 Tablet 10's as it may affect the working of Gedox-100 Tablet 10's.

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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 before taking Gedox-100 Tablet 10's; your doctor will decide whether Gedox-100 Tablet 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

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

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

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Gedox-100 Tablet 10's 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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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for the use of Gedox-100 Tablet 10's in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections.

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's contains Doxycycline and Lactobacillus. Doxycycline prevents the synthesis of essential bacterial proteins, thereby killing the bacteria. Lactobacillus is a microorganism that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have been upset by infections or antibiotic use. Together, Gedox-100 Tablet 10's helps in treating bacterial infections.

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's is unlikely to cause diarrhoea as it contains lactobacillus, a friendly bacterium. Lactobacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which may have been upset by infections or antibiotic use. This helps in preventing diarrhoea.

It is recommended to complete the course of Gedox-100 Tablet 10's even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even more severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Avoid taking iron supplements, calcium supplements, multivitamins, laxatives or antacids along with Gedox-100 Tablet 10's. Maintain a gap of two hours between Gedox-100 Tablet 10's and other medicines. However, consult your doctor before taking Gedox-100 Tablet 10's with other medicines.

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's contains doxycycline, which might make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen whilst going outside.

You should avoid drinking milk while taking Gedox-100 Tablet 10's, as it can reduce the medicine's absorption. However, contact a doctor if you have any concerns.

Store in a cool and dry place as advised on the label. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children.

You are recommended to wait at least 2 hours after taking Gedox-100 Tablet 10's before eating, as consuming food may reduce its absorption. Therefore, take it as advised by your doctor.

Gedox-100 Tablet 10's causes side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects will reduce over time and do not require any medical attention. Contact a doctor if these side effects continues for longer.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

FIRST FLOOR ( NORTH PART),PLOT NO C-66 (B);ROAD NO-1,V K I A ; SIKAR ROAD,JAIPUR – 302013 RAJASTHAN
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