DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS belongs to the class of ‘antibiotic’ in combination with a ‘probiotic', primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the chest, lungs, nasal cavities (bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis), kidneys and bladder infections (cystitis, urethritis), skin infections (acne), and other infections like malaria, cholera, brucellosis (infection due to unpasteurised products), leptospirosis (infection caused by animals’ urine) and psittacosis (infection from parrots). DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS is also used to treat sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia and rickettsial infections like Q fever. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS contains 'Doxycycline' (antibiotic) and Lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotic). Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic that helps restore good bacteria and reduce stomach upset and diarrhoea caused by antibiotics like Doxycycline.
Like all medicines, DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and photosensitivity. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.
Brief your medical history to doctor, if you are allergic to DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS or any of its components. Let your doctor know if have any kidney or liver diseases, asthma or sulphite allergy, myasthenia gravis (muscle disorder), porphyria (genetic disease), and systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease) before starting DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS. Do not use DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Doxycycline may affect vaccines' activity. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS. DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration.
Bacterial infections.
DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS contains 'Doxycycline,' a broad-spectrum antibiotic and Lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotic). It treats various bacterial infections of the skin, intestines, eye, respiratory tract, urinary tract, genitals, lymph nodes, and other body systems. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS effectively treats acne, pneumonia, bronchitis, Q fever or tick fever (bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected ticks), brucellosis (infection spread from animals), and psittacosis (infections spread from birds). It is also used to treat malaria, cholera, and sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhoea, or chlamydia. Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that prevents the synthesis of bacterial proteins required to carry out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic (live bacteria). It is used to restore good bacteria in the intestine and reduces the stomach upset and diarrhoea caused by antibiotics like Doxycycline. Lactobacillus acidophilus also effectively treats lactose intolerance, Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), bacterial overgrowth in the intestines, and vaginal yeast infections caused by antibiotics.
Iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids (containing magnesium and aluminium), and laxatives may bind to DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS in the gastrointestinal tract, lowering its absorption and efficiency. Hence maintain at least 2 hours gap between intake of DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS and other medications. Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, swallowing problems, and oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia (stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), reflux, asthma or sulphite allergy, porphyria (genetic disease), and systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease) before you start DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS. DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS is not recommended in children below eight years of age since it causes permanent tooth discolouration.
Drug-Drug Interaction: DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), drugs treating skin diseases (acitretin, isotretinoin), heart-related medicines (digoxin), fits medicine (phenobarbital, phenytoin), antacids, calcium and iron supplements, and laxatives.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid dairy products and alcohol while using DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, swallowing problems, and oesophagus diseases like hiatal hernia, myasthenia gravis, reflux, asthma or sulphite allergy, porphyria, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Avoid taking alcohol while using DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS since it may worsen the side effects.
DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS is not recommended during pregnancy since it affects tooth and bone development in the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before taking DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS is excreted into the breast milk and may affect the infant. Please consult your doctor before taking DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS if you are breastfeeding.
DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS may affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS.
DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS can cause permanent yellowing or grey colouring of the teeth in children younger than eight years old.
Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.