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Cadoxy, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Cadoxy have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Cadoxy depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Cadoxy include Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Cadoxy have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cadoxy are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cadoxy is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cadoxy has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cadoxy related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cadoxy have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Cadoxy have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cadoxy is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cadoxy is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Adult(Female) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cadoxy safe for pregnant women?
Cadoxy should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Cadoxy safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Cadoxy. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cadoxy on the Kidneys?
Cadoxy is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Cadoxy on the Liver?
Side effects of Cadoxy rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cadoxy on the Heart?
Cadoxy is not harmful for the heart.
Cadoxy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cadoxy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cadoxy habit forming or addictive?
Cadoxy is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cadoxy as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cadoxy is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cadoxy cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cadoxy
Some foods when eaten with Cadoxy can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cadoxy
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cadoxy.
Yes, Cadoxy can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Cadoxy can be taken with prednisolone. It effectively relieves from the ace and skin infection. Cadoxy helps to prevent infection while prednisolone helps to reduce inflammation.
Yes, Cadoxy can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, you can not buy Cadoxy over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Cadoxy can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Doryx® (doxycycline hyclate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1191-1193