Azithromycin (1000mg)
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is taken orally, preferably one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection.Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, headache, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.Do not use Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction that happened with the use of azithromycin. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Doxy 1 UP
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, the use of Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Doxy 1 UP 1000mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.
