CODOX CAP

Overview

CODOX CAP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

CODOX CAP is composed of: DOXYCYCLINE (100 MG)

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.Doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, eye infections, gonorrhea, chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others.Doxycycline is also used to treat blemishes, bumps, and acne-like lesions caused by rosacea. It will not treat facial redness caused by rosacea. Doxycycline is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Usage

DOXYCYCLINE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Acne, Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Periodontal Disease Or Periodontitis, Rosacea, Razor Bumps

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Precautions for CODOX CAP and its Constituents


  • Your doctor has prescribed Doxycycline to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • Take Doxycycline 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 Doxycycline.
  • Discontinue Doxycycline 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.
  • You should not take doxycycline if you are allergic to any tetracycline antibiotic.
  • Children should not use this medicine. Doxycycline can cause permanent yellowing or graying of the teeth in children younger than 8 years old.
  • Take doxycycline exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Take doxycycline with a full glass of water.
  • Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking this medicine.
  • Most brands of doxycyline may be taken with food or milk if the medicine upsets your stomach.
  • Different brands of doxycycline may have different instructions about taking them with or without food.Take Oracea on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Do not crush, break, or open a delayed-release capsule or tablet. Swallow the pill whole.
  • You may need to split a doxycycline tablet to get the correct dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
  • Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label has passed.
  • Using expired doxycycline can cause damage to your kidneys.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DOXYCYCLINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DOXYCYCLINE : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Loss Of Appetite, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Mouth Soreness

Serious Side-Effects

DOXYCYCLINE : Stomach Pain, Hives, Throat Tightness, Difficulty Swallowing, Shortness Of Breath, Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, Decreased Urination, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Upper Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness)

Rare Side-Effects

DOXYCYCLINE : Intracranial Hypotension, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision

Food Interactions


Iron can bind to doxycycline in the gastrointestinal tract, which may prevent their absorption into the bloodstream and possibly reduce their effectiveness. To avoid or minimize the interaction, iron-containing medications and doxycycline should preferably be taken at least three hours apart in most cases.

Disease Interactions

DOXYCYCLINE can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

DOXYCYCLINE is categorized as:
  • TETRACYCLINES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANTIMALARIALS / ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for CODOX CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BIDOX 100MG TABINR 11.18 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
BIODOXI 100MG TABINR 12 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
BIODOXI TABINR 12 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
CADOXY 100MG CAPINR 8.42 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
CEEDOX 100MG CAPINR 9.37 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
CEEDOX TABINR 9.37 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
CODOX 100MG CAPINR 10.17 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
CODOX CAPINR 10.17 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
CODOX L 100MG CAPINR 56.17 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
CORDOX 100MG TABINR 29.5 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DC 100MG CAPINR 9.28 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DELINE 100MG CAPINR 17.41 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DIFIDOX 100MG INJINR 399 for 1 INJECTIONDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DMT 100MG CAPINR 31.17 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOC DR 100MG TABINR 49.57 for 10 TABLET DRDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOCMYCIN 100MG TABINR 11.02 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOX M 100MG CAPINR 12.5 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOX M 100MG TABINR 12.2 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXICIP 100MG CAPINR 10.63 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXID 100MG TABINR 45.02 for 100 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXIFIC 100MG INJINR 359 for 1 INJECTIONDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXIKA 100MG TABINR 10 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXINA 100 MG TABINR 29.5 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
DOXIPIL TABDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
DOXITAS 100MG TABINR 17.41 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXMO 100MG TABINR 14 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXY PLUS 100MG TABINR 57.75 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXY-1 CAP 100MGINR 26.8 for 8 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
DOXYCLIN 100MG CAPINR 17.26 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYCYCLINE 100MG CAPINR 19.56 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYDAY 100MG TABINR 318.75 for 100 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYGEE 100MG TABINR 8.12 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYLAB 100MG CAPINR 34.15 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYLEB 100MG CAPINR 15 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYLIN 100MG CAPINR 13.27 for 4 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYLIN 100MG TABINR 32.18 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYLIV 100MG TABINR 13.28 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYN 100MG TABINR 16.8 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYPAL 100MG CAP DRINR 67.75 for 8 CAPSULE DRDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYPAL CAPINR 9.4 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
DOXYPAL-DR CAPINR 67.75 for 8 CAPSULE DRDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
DOXYREK DR 100MG CAPINR 39.52 for 10 CAPSULE DRDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYRIC 100MG TABINR 47.97 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYTAB 100MG TABINR 31.2 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYTAB TABINR 29.28 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYTOP 100MG TABINR 9.5 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOXYTOP CAPINR 9.5 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
DOXYWELL 100MG TABINR 11.06 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
E-DOX DT-TABINR 39.2 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
EFFIDOX 100MG CAPINR 28.6 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
ELDOX 100MG CAPINR 29.4 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
LAA 100MG CAPINR 52.72 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
LANDOX 100MG TABINR 170 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
LENTECLIN 100MG CAPINR 10.45 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
MARTIDOX M 100MG TABINR 8.03 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
MICRODOX DT TABINR 7.2 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
MINICYCLINE CAPINR 12.34 for 8 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG
MINICYCLINE CAPULEINR 11.11 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
NAB 100MG TABINR 34.5 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
NEE 100MG TAB DTINR 59 for 10 TABLET DTDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
NICODOXY 100MG CAPINR 9.57 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
NOVADOX 100MG TABINR 98.01 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
NUDOXY 100MG CAPINR 25.53 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
NURODOX CAPINR 75.12 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
ODCLIN 100MG CAPINR 29.75 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
QUIDOX 100MG CAPINR 10.12 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
R DOX 100MG TABINR 34 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
RALIDEX 100MG CAPINR 456.39 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
RAPIDOXYN 100MG TABINR 6.82 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
REVIDOX 100MG TABINR 7.85 for 4 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
SANDOX CP 100MG TABINR 121.15 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
SEADOX 100MG TABINR 8.6 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
SWIDOX 100MG CAPINR 10 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
TABDOX 100MG TABINR 142.2 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
TETRADOX 100MG CAPINR 41.02 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
TETRADOX 100MG TABINR 38.9 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
ULTRACYCLINE 100MG CAPINR 8.75 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
WEDOX 100MG TABINR 27.48 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADOX TABINR 180 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
ADOXY LB CAPINR 59 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5.0 BILLIONSPORES
AKEM TAB DTINR 64.9 for 10 TABLET DTDOXYCYCLINE
ANDOX TABINR 37.5 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
CODO CAP XLINR 56.17 for 10 CAPSULE XLLACTOBACILLUS , DOXYCYCLINE
DETAB PLUS TABINR 46.38 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DETAB TABINR 10.92 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DETAXL 120MG INJINR 15570 for 3 ML INJECTIONDOXYCYCLINE 120.0 MG
DOBACT DOX 100MG/100MG TABINR 104.4 for 10 TABLETSBROMELAIN 100.0 MG, DOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOBACT TABINR 75.2 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, TINIDAZOLE
DOX 10MG CAPINR 14.28 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 10.0 MG
DOX 25MG TABINR 28.57 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 25.0 MG
DOX 50MG TABINR 53.85 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 50.0 MG
DOX 75MG CAPINR 57.13 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 75.0 MG
DOX M 100MG/50MG TAB DTINR 45 for 10 TABLET DTDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, BETA-CYCLODEXTRIN 50.0 MG
DOX M OZ 100MG/500MG/50MG TABINR 85 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, DOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, BETA-CYCLODEXTRIN 50.0 MG
DOX M ST 100MG/15MG TABINR 75 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 15.0 MG
DOX M TZ 100MG/600MG TABINR 65 for 10 TABLETSTINIDAZOLE 600.0 MG, DOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
DOX TABINR 23.06 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DOXITAB TABINR 35.9 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DOXMO 200MG TABINR 23.1 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 200.0 MG
DOXMO TZ TABINR 42 for 6 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DOXOL LB TABINR 47.16 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE , LACTOBACILLUS
DOXOL TABINR 6.71 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DOXT 50 MG TABINR 14.25 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 50 MG
DOXT 50MG TABINR 14.25 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 50.0 MG
DOXT SL CAPINR 63 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5.0 BILLIONSPORES
DOXT SL TABINR 45.93 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5 BILLIONCELLS
DOXY 1 LD R FORTE CAPINR 78.8 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5.0 BILLIONSPORES
DOXY 24 TABINR 26.02 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DOXY-1 CAP 200MGINR 38 for 8 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 200 MG
DOXY-1 CAP 50MGINR 14.5 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 50 MG
DOXY-1 L-DR FORTE CAPINR 65.25 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG, LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES 5 BILLIONCELLS
DOXYBOND LB CAPINR 67.75 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5.0 BILLIONSPORES
DOXYCYCLINEDOXYCYCLINE
DOXYCYLINE CAPINR 13.75 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE
DOXYGATES TABINR 37.92 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DOXYGEE TABINR 66.25 for 100 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DOXYPAL DR-L CAPINR 67.75 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS SPOROGENES 5.0 BILLIONSPORES
DOXYPLUS-LB CAPINR 52.5 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
DOXYRIC 250MG TABINR 47.96 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 250.0 MG
DOXYSEP 100MG/10MG TABINR 10.11 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG
DOXYTAS TABINR 10 for 8 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
DOXYTIN TABINR 67.62 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
DURADOX CAPINR 13.12 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE
DX 24 S 100MG/15MG TABINR 42 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 15.0 MG
EC DOX 30MG/100MG TABINR 55 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG
FM KITINR 25.5 for 1 KITDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG
G DOX CAPINR 7.54 for 20 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE
IMIDOX 100MG/600MG TABINR 69 for 10 TABLETSTINIDAZOLE 600.0 MG, DOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
LAA LB CAPINR 61.3 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5.0 BILLIONSPORES
LYTEDOX LB TABINR 28 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
LYTEDOX TABINR 24.62 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
MICRODOX LBX CAPULEINR 69.5 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 50.0 BILLIONSPORES
MICRODOX LBX TABINR 69.5 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 100 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5 BILLIONSPORES
MINICYCLINE PLUS CAPINR 35.86 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, SERRATIOPEPTIDASE 10.0 MG
MONODOX CAPINR 24.8 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE
MYDOX S TABINR 53.12 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
NOVADOX 200MG TABINR 193.1 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 200.0 MG
NOVADOX DRY SYPINR 54.27 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPDOXYCYCLINE
REVIDOX LB 100MG/5BILLION CAPINR 63 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 5.0 BILLIONCELLS
SANDOX CP 200MG TABINR 210 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 200.0 MG
SANDOX CP 50MG DRY SYPINR 50 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPDOXYCYCLINE 50.0 MG
SANDOX CP 50MG TABINR 70.47 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 50.0 MG
SK DOX TABINR 14.5 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE
SOLOMYCIN 50MG TABINR 14.36 for 10 TABLETSDOXYCYCLINE 50.0 MG
TIDO TABINR 55 for 10 TABLETSTINIDAZOLE 600.0 MG, DOXYCYCLINE 100.0 MG
ZEDOX LB CAPINR 32.62 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE , LACTOBACILLUS
ZEEDOXY CAPINR 9.37 for 10 CAPSULESDOXYCYCLINE