Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule

Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule is primarily prescribed to treat bacterial infections. This medicine is a combination belonging to the class of antibiotics. It contains doxycycline and Lactobacillus as the active ingredients.

Doxycycline belongs to the class of tetracycline which blocks a bacterial protein from being made and therefore prevents the growth of bacteria. Whereas, Lactobacillus is a friendly bacteria, which is helpful in restoring intestinal flora, post-antibiotic diarrhea and for prevention of post-antibiotic vulvovaginal yeast infection

Being Antibiotic, Doxy 1 LDR is helpful in treating some sexually transmitted diseases, intestinal infections, skin infections, eye infections, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and others. This drug may also be used as part of a combination therapy to treat severe acne and to prevent malaria.

Before taking Doxy 1 L DR Forte, you should tell your doctor if you are:

• Taking any medication for any clinical condition
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Liver disease

It is advised to take medicine as per the doctor’s prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but must be taken at the fixed time to ensure the better efficacy of this medication. Most importantly, the medication course must be completed even if you started to feel better. As sudden discontinuation of the medication may affect its potency .

Symptoms of overdose of Doxy 1 L DR Forte Cap include nausea, anorexia, diarrhea. This must follow gastrointestinal decontamination, supportive care only; fluid support may be required for hypotension. You must consult the doctor in case of overdosing.

• Bacterial Infections

• Allergy

  Not recommended in the patients with the history of allergy to tetracyclines.

• Nausea

• Rash

• Vomiting

• Urticaria

• Haemolytic Anemia

• Loss Of Appetite

• Diarrhoea

• Photosensitivity

• Stomach Pain

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  During pregnancy, Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule is unsafe to use. Despite the risk, benefits from use in pregnant women and there is positive evidence of human fetal risk are noted. Please consult your doctor, If there is any life-threatening situations.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  If you are using Doxy 1 LDR Forte Cap, treatment with doxycycline could result visual disturbances such as blurry vision. This medicine can make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired or decreases alertness. If this happens, then driving is not recommended.

• Does this affect kidney function?

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

• Does this affect liver function?

  Doxy 1 L DR Forte should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The medicine remain active for about 12-15 hours (usually increases to 22-24 hours with multiple dosing).

• What is the onset of action?

  The action of this medicine initiates after 1.5 to 4 hours of its administration.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Doxyplus-Lb Capsule

  Symbiosis Lab

• Lindox-L Capsule

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• REVIDOX LB 100MG/5BILLION SPORES CAPSULE

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Doxybond Lb Capsule

  Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Microdox-Lbx Capsule

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Nixidox Capsule

  Canixa Life Sciences Pvt

• Doxol Lb Capsule

  Megha Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Adoxy Lb Capsule

  Atopic Laboratories

• Laa Lb Capsule

  Bombay Tablet Mfg Co Pvt Ltd

• Doxt SL Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

It is a synthetic tetracycline with antimicrobial properties. It binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit and thus prevents the binding of minoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome complex which in turn prevents protein synthesis in the bacterium.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Following interaction may occur if concomitant drug administration happens:

  • Iron and bismuth subsalicylate may decrease medicine bioavailability
  • Barbiturates, phenytoin, and carbamazepine decrease medicine half-life
  • Increased effect of warfarin

• Interaction with Food

  Dietary Consideration

  Administration with iron, calcium, milk or other dairy products may decrease medicine absorption. May decrease absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and amino acids.

• Ques : What is Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule?

  Ans : Doxy 1 LDR Forte is a combination of two medication Doxycycline and Lactobacillus as active ingredients present in it. This medicine works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and killing harmful bacterial growth.

• Ques : What is the use of Doxy 1 LDR Forte?

  Ans : It is a medication which is used to treat, prevent and control medical conditions such as: Bacterial infections, Acute gonococcal infection, Primary and secondary syphilis, Uncomplicated chlamydial infections, Endometritis, salpingitis, parametritis, or peritonitis and also as Sclerosing agent.

• Ques : What are the main side effects of Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule?

  Ans : It is a medication which has some side effects. Some of them may or may not occur always and some of the side effects are rare and serious. If any of the below-mentioned conditions appear, contact your doctor immediately. The side effects of the Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule are mentioned below:

  • >10%: Miscellaneous: Discoloration of teeth in children
  • 1% to 10%: Gastrointestinal: Esophagitis
  • <1%: Increased intracranial pressure, bulging fontanels in infants, rash, photosensitivity, nausea, diarrhea, neutropenia, eosinophilia, hepatotoxicity, phlebitis

  • Ques : What is the important information I should know about Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule?

    Ans : It is a medication which belongs to a group of drug known as Tetracyclines. Tetracyclines prevent the growth of bacteria. This medication has Doxycycline and Lactobacillus present in it as active ingredients. It is used to treat conditions like Bacterial infection, sexually transmitted diseases, intestinal infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, respiratory infection, etc.

  • Ques : What is the recommended storage condition for Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule?

    Ans : This medicine should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. It is important to dispose unused medications and expired medications properly to avoid adverse effects.

  • Ques : Can medicine be used for acne and antibiotic treatments?

    Ans : Yes, the cap is effectively used for acne and antibiotic treatments.

  • Ques : Is medicine safe to use while breastfeeding?

    Ans : Yes, It is safe to use while breastfeeding.

  • Ques : Is Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule safe to use during pregnancy

    Ans : No, It is not safe to use during pregnancy. It is advised to consult a doctor before using this product.

• Doxycycline- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 29 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/564-25-0

• Lactobacillus- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/sid/d007778000

• Doxycycline- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 27 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00254