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Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

Molecule Description

Doxycycline+Lactobacillus is a combination medicine. It is used to treat antibi

otic associated diarrhoea & intra-abdominal infections. Doxycycline is an antibiotic and lactobacillus is a probiotic, beneficial bacteria that is already present in the intestine of the body. Doxycycline+Lactobacillus is available in the form of tablet and capsule.

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

Doxycycline+Lactobacillus is used in the treatment of intra-abdominal infections and antibiotic associated diarrhoea.

Contraindications of Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

When should one not use Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

If you are allergic to doxycycline or lactobacillus.
If you are a pregnant women or a breastfeeding mother.

Side effects of Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Allergic reashes

Precautions and Warnings of Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

Pregnancy

Can I take doxycycline+lactobacillus during pregnancy?

Doxycycline+Lactobacillus should not be used during pregnancy or if you are planning to conceive, consult your doctor before using it.

Breast Feeding

Can I take doxycycline+lactobacillus while breastfeeding?

Doxycycline+Lactobacillus passes into breastmilk, thus it is not advisable to use it while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using it.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed doxycycline+lactobacillus?

Driving in the sun should be avoided as Doxycycline+Lactobacillus can increase the sensitivity of the skin to the sun and may cause sunburn.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with doxycycline+lactobacillus?

Avoid consuming alcohol with doxycycline+lactobacillus.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have problems with your liver or kidney
You develop severe diarrhoea
You have skin infections.
You have infection or inflammation in the food pipe.
You are suffering from any sexually transmitted diseases.
You have a condition causing muscle weakness.
You have Benign intracranial hypertension, a type of brain disorder characterised by severe headache.
You have porphyria, a blood disorder characterised by severe abdominal pain.
You have Systemic lupus erythematosus, characterised by weakness and joint pain.
You are exposed to sunlight too often or your routine requires sun exposure.
You experience Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, characterised by fever, chill, increased heartbeat and headache.
Doxycycline+Lactobacillus should not be used in a child below 8 years of age

Mode of Action of Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

How Does It Work?

Doxycycline works by killing the bacteria responsible for infection and diarrhoea and lactobacillus helps in maintaining the normal bacterial flora of gut.

Interactions of Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way doxycycline+lactobacillus works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, bacterial infections or are taking medicines like blood thinners, antibiotics, medicines used to reduce the ...
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Use of medicines like isotretinoin along with this combination should be avoided as there is a risk of getting side effects of former medicine.
The effect of oral contraceptives may be altered by the use of use medicine. An alternative contraceptive measure should be used.
Use of Methoxyflurane, an anaesthetic with this medicine can result in severe toxicity in kidney.

Dosage of Doxycycline+Lactobacillus

Overdose

Seek urgent medical help if you suspect an overdose.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of doxycycline+lactobacillus then take it as soon as you remember. If it is already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule....

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: In which all dosage forms is doxycycline+lactobacillus available?

A: Doxycycline+Lactobacillus is available in the form of tablet and capsule.

Q: What is doxycycline+lactobacillus used for?

A: Doxycycline+Lactobacillus is used in the treatment of intra-abdominal infections (such as peritonitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis and pancreatitis) and antibiotic associated diarrhoea.

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Last Updated on: 19 Nov 2021 | 10:55 AM (IST)

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