Codox L Capsule 10'S

Bacterial Infections (2507)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Doxycycline+Lactic Acid Bacillus 5 bill cell

Manufacturer

Comed Chemicals Limited

Variant

10 Capsule(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT CODOX L CAPSULECODOX L 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 CODOX L CAPSULE, inform your doctor about your pre-existing conditions, allergies or if you are taking any other medicines. CODOX L 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 CODOX L CAPSULE Manage intra-abdominal bacterial infection Manage antibiotic-associated diarrhea

How It Works

CODOX L CAPSULE improves gastrointestinal symptoms where doxycycline gets accumulated in

Directions for Use

Take CODOX L 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 CODOX L 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 CODOX L CAPSULE Manage intra-abdominal bacterial infection Manage antibiotic-associated diarrhea HOW CODOX L CAPSULE WORKSCODOX L 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 CODOX L 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 CODOX L 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 CODOX L 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

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCODOX L CAPSULE is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGCODOX L 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 CODOX L CAPSULE that may stop you from driving or using machines. ALLERGYDo not take CODOX L CAPSULE if you are allergic to Doxycycline, Lactic acid bacillus, other tetracyclines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore taking CODOX L CAPSULE, inform your doctor about your pre-existing conditions. Use in Pediatrics: CODOX L 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 CODOX L CAPSULE depending on your age, body weight and health condition. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CODOX L 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 CODOX L 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 CODOX L CAPSULE out of reach from children Store below 30°C

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DETAILS Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R

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Last Updated

16 Dec 2022

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