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Atridox

Main Ingredient: Doxycycline

Atridox is widely used as an alternative medicine for those who are allergic to penicillin. Atridox 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. Atridox antibiotic is also used to help treat severe acne (low dosage) and pink eye (conjunctivitis).

Atridox work by preventing the growth of the invading bacteria. This results in the body's own immunity system fighting off the infection.

ATRIDOX WARNING

You should not take Atridox if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to any Atridox in the past.

Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. He or she may recommend a lower dose of Atridox.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sun especially if you are prone to sunburn, when taking Atridox.

If you are taking Atridox over an extended period of time, your doctor will perform blood, kidney, and liver tests periodically.

Atridox should not be given to children under 8 as this may retard their growth and could cause permanent discoloration of teeth.

ATRIDOX SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Atridox may include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache, rash.

Rare side effects of Atridox 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.

ATRIDOX DRUG INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Atridoxwith the following:

Antacids
Blood thinners
Digoxin
Insulin
Lithium
Oral contraceptives
Penicillin antibiotics

ATRIDOX AND PREGNANCY

Atridox 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 Atridox as it may pass into breast milk.

ATRIDOX DOSES

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.

ATRIDOX OVERDOSE

Atridox overdose symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if you suspect an overdose of Atridox. Back to Drug List

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