SK Dox Tablet
SKN Organics

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
14.50

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Doxycycline (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

SK Dox Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

SK Dox Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SK Dox Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

SK Dox Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of SK Dox Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

SK Dox Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of SK Dox Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Doxycycline   NA

Uses of SK Dox Tablet
SK Dox Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How to use SK Dox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. SK Dox Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Take this medicine one hour before food or two hours after food, with a full glass of water. You can take this medicine with food if it upsets your stomach.Avoid SK Dox Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How SK Dox Tablet works
SK Dox Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for SK Dox Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Sk dox to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Take Sk dox with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and acid reflux. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take calcium, antacids or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Sk dox. Discontinue Sk dox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Doxicip 100/Doxt s/doxycycline a steroid, a macrolide or a penicillin?
Doxycycline belongs to class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. Doxycycline is not a steroid, does not belong to penicillin family and is not a macrolide antibiotic

Q. Is Sk dox safe?
If used for approved indication in appropriate doses, Sk dox is relatively safe. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Can I take Sk dox for cold, flu, sore throat, boils, strep infection, and ear infection?
Sk dox is not used to treat viral infection such as common cold and flu. Sk dox can be used to treat sore throat, boils, strep infection, ear infection

Q. Does Sk dox cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus?
It is used for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection. Always consult your doctor before use

Q. Can I take doxycycline with ibuprofen, prednisone, Nyquil, azithromycin, antihistaminic or Tylenol?
Doxycycline may be taken with ibuprofen, prednisone, Nyquil, azithromycin, antihistaminic or Tylenol. However, consult your doctor before use it together, for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice

Q. Does Sk dox work for acne scars?
Sk dox helps in preventing the formation of new acne scars, but may not work for the scars which have already formed

Q. Does Sk dox cause weight gain, tiredness, or headache?
Sk dox may cause weight gain, tiredness and headache. These effects may vary with the individual taking the medicine.

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