Doxific 100mg (Injection)

Manufacturer: Gufic Bioscience Ltd

Salt Composition : Doxycycline(100mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Doxific 100mg Injection is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. You should get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals for maximum benefits. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Doxific 100mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.


Pharmacokinets

Doxycycline is metabolized in the liver and gastrointestinal tract through an unknown mechanism and is eliminated via both biliary secretion and glomerular filtration in the kidney (8). Approximately 40% to 45% of doxycycline is recovered in urine as an unchanged drug within 72 h

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Doxific

Vomiting

Nausea

Diarrhea

Contra Indications

Liver disease due to rare fatal hepatotoxicity.

History of yeast infections.

Recent colitis caused by antibiotic use.

Kidney disease diarrhea from C. Dificile.

History of lupus (autoimmune)

Porphyria (a blood disease)

Myasthenia gravis.

Pregnancy Related Information

Doxific 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Doxific 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Doxific 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution

Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Doxycycline is indicated for the treatment of various infections by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobes and anaerobes, as well other types of bacteria. A complete list of organisms is available in the FDA label and in the "indications" section of this drug entry Label.

Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Doxific Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Doxific Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:

Alcohol

Carbamazepine

Fosphenytoin

Glymidine

Hydroxides

Iron salts

Magnesium oxides

Phenobarbitone

Phenytoin

Riboflavin

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Doxific 100mg Injection, consult your doctor.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Your doctor has prescribed Doxific 100mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

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.

Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. How long does Doxific 100mg Injection takes to work?

Usually, Doxific 100mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can the use of Doxific 100mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Doxific 100mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.