Main Ingredient: Doxycycline
Adoxa is widely used as an alternative medicine for those who are allergic to penicillin. Adoxa is considered as a broad-spectrum antibiotic, because it is used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as amebic dysentery, cholera, Lyme disease, upper respiratory infections, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, pneumonia, STDs such as gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections. Adoxa antibiotic is also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis).
Adoxa works by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.
You should not take Adoxa if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any Adoxa in the past.
Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Adoxa.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, while taking Adoxa.
If you are taking Adoxa over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.
Adoxa should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.
Common side effects of Adoxa may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, rash.
Rare side effects of Adoxa may include anemia, blurred vision, dizziness, extreme allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to light, loss of appetite, nausea, ringing in the ears, swelling due to fluid retention, liver or kidney problems, skin eruptions, hairy tongue and thyroid gland problems.
Check with your physician before combining Adoxa with the following:
Antacids
Blood thinners
Digoxin
Insulin
Lithium
Oral contraceptives
Penicillin antibiotics
Adoxa should not be used during pregnancy. It may influence the growth of the unborn baby's bones and teeth.
Nursing mothers should switch to bottle feed while taking Adoxa as it may pass into breast milk.
CHILDREN (8 and older)
100 mg twice daily. For children who are under 100 lbs. 2mg/ body weight, divided by 2, twice daily.
ADULTS
200 mg twice daily.
Adoxa overdose symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.
If you miss a dose of Adoxa, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of adoxa.
In case of Adoxa overdose, seek medical attention right away.
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