Biodoxi LB Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Doxycycline 100 mg+Lactobacillus 5 billion spores
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT BIODOXI LB CAPSULEBIODOXI LB CAPSULE is a combination of Doxycycline and Lactic Acid Bacillus, which belong to the groups of medicines called antibiotics and probiotics, respectively. It is used in adults prone to intra-abdominal bacterial infection and to manage antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Before taking BIODOXI LB CAPSULE, inform your doctor about your pre-existing conditions, allergies or if you are taking any other medicines. BIODOXI LB CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women, breastfeeding women or children (younger than 8 years), so consult your doctor before taking it. The most common
Uses
OF BIODOXI LB CAPSULE Manage intra-abdominal bacterial infection Manage antibiotic-associated diarrhea
How It Works
BIODOXI LB CAPSULE improves gastrointestinal symptoms where doxycycline gets accumulated in
Directions for Use
Take BIODOXI LB CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will determine your correct dose and duration based on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking BIODOXI LB CAPSULE are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, light sensitivity, hives and haemolytic anaemia. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse. USES OF BIODOXI LB CAPSULE Manage intra-abdominal bacterial infection Manage antibiotic-associated diarrhea HOW BIODOXI LB CAPSULE WORKSBIODOXI LB CAPSULE improves gastrointestinal symptoms where doxycycline gets accumulated inside the bacteria, gets attached to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis; lactobacillus restores the natural microbial flora within the digestive tract and helps in the breakdown of food, resulting in the production of lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide and other by-products. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake BIODOXI LB CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will determine your correct dose and duration based on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF BIODOXI LB CAPSULECOMMON loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea rash, light sensitivity, hives hemolytic anemia (red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be restored) RAREStop taking BIODOXI LB CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: permanent discoloration of the teeth to yellow-grey-brown (second half of pregnancy, infancy and childhood up to 8 years of age) clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea light sensitivity causing extreme sunburn reaction
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBIODOXI LB CAPSULE is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGBIODOXI LB CAPSULE is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESConsult your doctor if you feel any side effects during management with BIODOXI LB CAPSULE that may stop you from driving or using machines. ALLERGYDo not take BIODOXI LB CAPSULE if you are allergic to Doxycycline, Lactic acid bacillus, other tetracyclines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking BIODOXI LB CAPSULE, inform your doctor about your pre-existing conditions. Use in Pediatrics: BIODOXI LB CAPSULE is not recommended for use by children under 8 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in Geriatrics: Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of BIODOXI LB CAPSULE depending on your age, body weight and health condition. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking BIODOXI LB CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage blot clots (Ex. dabigatran, rivaroxaban) medicines used to reduce acidity (Ex. aluminum, calcium, magnesium, bismuth subsalicylate) iron-containing medicines medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol) medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of BIODOXI LB CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Doxycycline, Lactic acid bacillus Pharmacological Category : Tetracycline antibiotics, Probiotics Therapeutic Indication : Intra-abdominal bacterial infection, Antibiotic associated diarrhoea Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep BIODOXI LB CAPSULE out of reach from children Store below 30°C
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R
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Reviewed By
Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
Medical Expert
Last Updated
16 Dec 2022