Doxypal DR L Capsule

• Doxypal DR-L capsule is used to treat infections within the abdomen.
• It is also used to treat diarrhoea associated with antibiotics.

• If you are allergic to doxycycline or Lactobacillus or any of the ingredients of Doxypal DR-L capsule.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Rash
• Vomiting
• Difficulty in swallowing

Other General Warnings

• You get exposed to sunlight too often or your routine requires sun exposure.
• You have liver or kidney-related disorders or skin infections.
• You are suffering from any sexually transmitted diseases.
• You have an autoimmune muscle disorder named myasthenia gravis, which causes muscle weakness.
• You experience severe allergic reactions after taking this medicine.
• You have benign intracranial hypertension, a brain disorder characterised by a severe headache.
• You have infection or inflammation in the food pipe (oesophagitis).
• You experience severe diarrhoea after using this medicine.
• You have porphyria, a blood disorder characterised by severe abdominal pain.
• You have systemic lupus erythematosus, characterised by weakness and joint pain.
• You experience Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, characterised by fever, chill, increased heartbeat and headache.

• Take Doxypal DR-L capsule as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, with or without food.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Take it at a fixed time for optimal results, and do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Complete the course of antibiotic medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Doxypal DR-L capsule below 25°C in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

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How Does It Work?

• Doxypal DR-L capsule contains doxycycline and Lactobacillus sporogenes as active ingredients.
• Doxycycline is an antibiotic. It stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of proteins in them.
• Lactobacillus sporogenes are beneficial bacteria that are already present in the intestine. It supports the natural bacterial flora of the intestine and helps in digestion and absorption. Due to the overuse of antibiotics, these friendly bacteria are also killed. Lactobacillus sporogenes help in restoring the bacteria in the intestine and preventing diarrhoea associated with the use of antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Doxypal DR-L capsule 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.
• Concomitant use of Doxypal DR-L capsule with antacids containing aluminium, calcium or magnesium can decrease the effect of this medicine.
• The antibiotic effect of penicillin is altered by the use of Doxypal DR-L capsules.
• Blood thinners like warfarin, when used with this medicine, can increase the risk of bleeding.
• Medicines used for psychiatric disorders such as phenytoin or carbamazepine if used along with this medicine, can reduce the anti-infective action.
• The effect of oral contraceptives may be altered by the use of this medicine. An alternative contraceptive measure should be used.
• Medicines like cyclosporine which is used to reduce the immune response should be avoided as they can interfere with the effect of this capsule.
• The use of methoxyflurane, an anaesthetic with Doxypal DR-L capsule, can result in severe toxicity in the kidney.
• Using medicines like isotretinoin along with this medicine should be avoided as there is a risk of getting side effects of former medicine.