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Codox Capsule 10’S
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT CODOX CAPSULE
CODOX
CAPSULE contains Doxycycline which belongs to group of medicines called
Antibiotics. It is used for the management of various bacterial
infections like that of chest, lung or nose (Ex. bronchitis, pneumonia,
sinusitis), urinary tract (Ex. cystitis, urethritis), skin (Ex. acne),
eyes or sexually transmitted diseases (Ex. gonorrhoea, syphilis,
chlamydia).
CODOX CAPSULE is also used to manage fevers
associated with louse or tick bites and malaria (when chloroquine is
ineffective). CODOX CAPSULE can also be used to manage certain
infections like scrub typhus (a disease carried by small insects), Rocky
Mountain spotted fever, travellers’ diarrhoea, malaria and
leptospirosis.
Avoid consumption of alcohol during management
with CODOX CAPSULE, as it may reduce the efficacy of this medicine.
Before taking CODOX CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have myasthenia
gravis, systemic lupus erythematosus, liver or kidney problems,
porphyria, diarrhea or suspected syphilis.
CODOX CAPSULE is not
recommended for use in women who are pregnant, planning to become
pregnant or breast-feeding. CODOX CAPSULE should be used in children (8
years of age or less) only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
You
should avoid exposure to strong sunlight while taking CODOX CAPSULE as
your skin may be more sensitive to sunburn than normal. The most common
side effects of taking CODOX CAPSULE are nausea, vomiting, joint pain,
skin rash, fever, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if any of the
symptoms get worse with time.
USES OF CODOX CAPSULE
It is used to
- manage
various bacterial infections like that of chest, lung or nose (Ex.
bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis), urinary tract (Ex. cystitis,
urethritis), skin (Ex. acne), eyes or sexually transmitted diseases (Ex.
gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia) - manage fevers associated with louse or tick bites and malaria (when chloroquine is ineffective)
- prevent certain infections like scrub typhus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, travellers’ diarrhoea, malaria and leptospirosis
HOW CODOX CAPSULE WORKS
CODOX CAPSULE reduces bacterial infection by blocking protein synthesis of bacteria and thus managing its growth.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
CODOX CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Do not crush or chew it.
Swallow with a glass of water. The dose and duration will be determined
by your doctor depending upon your age, body weight and disease
condition. Do not stop taking CODOX CAPSULE unless your doctor advises
you to stop.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CODOX CAPSULE
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- worsening of systemic lupus erythematous (allergic condition which causes joint pain, skin rash and fever)
- headache
- pericarditis (inflammation affecting the heart)
UNCOMMON
- heartburn
- vaginal infection
RARE
- anxiety
- trouble swallowing, sore or painful tongue or mouth
- skin reddening (flushing)
- a buzz or ringing sound in the ear
- pain and itching of the rectal and/or genital area
- inflammation of the bowel
- soft spot-on head of infants
- increased pressure in the head (severe headache with change in vision)
- inflammation and damage to the liver, abnormal liver function tests
- change in color of the thyroid tissue when given for long periods
- nail loosening from the nail bed after sun exposure
- increased blood urea levels
- yellow skin and eyes, inflamed pancreas
- darker patches on your skin
Stop taking CODOX CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- skin sensitivity to light (skin rash, itching, redness or severe sunburn when out in sunlight or after using a sun bed)
- sudden
wheeziness, trouble breathing, chest pain, fever, swelling of eyelids,
face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body) - serious
bowel inflammation (upset stomach, loss of appetite, severe, persistent
or bloody diarrhoea associated with stomach pain or fever) - drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (fever, swollen lymph nodes, skin rash)
- benign
intracranial hypertension (headache, vomiting, visual disturbances
including blurred or double vision, a localized defect in the visual
field bordered by an area of normal vision and possible vision loss, in
some cases, even permanent) - serious disorder with widespread severe blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals
- Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (fever, chills, headache, muscle pain and skin rash that is usually self-limiting)
- inflammation or ulcers of the gullet
- blood disorders (tiredness, easy bruising, infections)
- low blood pressure, increased heart rate
- joint or muscle pain
- stomach pain
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and Vomiting:
Take
CODOX CAPSULE with or just after meals. Avoid eating fried and greasy
food. Take simple, light, small meals at frequent intervals. Drink
plenty of fluids for optimum hydration. If symptom persists, contact
your doctor.
Diarrhea:
Drink plenty of water, fluids and electrolytes such as ORS and stay hydrated. If symptom persists, contact your doctor.
Headache:
Drink
plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Try to be tension free and relaxed.
Take adequate sleep and rest. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Apply pain
balm if required. If symptom persists, contact your doctor.
Light sensitivity:
Reduce
exposure to sunlight. While going out, wear fully covering clothes and
apply sunscreen with high SPF. If symptom persists, contact your doctor.
Skin rashes:
Do
not scratch on rashes. Apply mild moisturizers if needed and avoid hot
showers. Take an oatmeal bath. If symptom persists, contact your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
CODOX CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
CODOX CAPSULE is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
CODOX CAPSULE should not affect your ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking CODOX CAPSULE because it might reduce the efficacy of this medicine.
KIDNEY
CODOX CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
CODOX CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
Do
not take CODOX CAPSULE if you are allergic to doxycycline, minocycline,
tetracycline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Consult
your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
Before taking CODOX CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you:
- are likely to be exposed to strong sunlight or UV light (Ex. on a sun bed)
- have myasthenia gravis (disease which causes unusual tiredness and weakness of certain muscles, particularly in the eyelid)
- have porphyria (rare blood disease)
- have or had systemic lupus erythematosus (an immune system disease that causes joint pain, skin rashes and fever)
- are suspected to have syphilis
- have diarrhoea or usually get diarrhoea after taking antibiotics
- have stomach or bowel problems
- are about to have any operation or dental surgery
Use in Pediatrics:
CODOX
CAPSULE should be used in children (8 years of age or less) only if the
potential benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your child’s doctor for
advice.
Use in Geriatrics:
CODOX CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (75 years and older). Consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking CODOX CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- medicines used to manage or manage acidity (Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate)
- bismuth subsalicylate (used to manage diarrhoea)
- iron preparations, oral zinc (used to manage anemia)
- medicines used to manage mood disorders and depression (Ex. phenobarbitone, pentobarbital)
- medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine)
- medicines used to manage blood clots (Ex. warfarin, hydroxycoumarin)
- medicine used to manage pregnancy (Ex. ethinylestradiol, norethindrone)
- penicillin (used to manage bacterial infection)
- ciclosporin (used to alter the body’s immune response)
- medicines used to make you feel insensitive of pain (Ex. midazolam, desflurane)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of CODOX CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Doxycycline |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Tetracyclines |
| Therapeutic Indication | :Â Â | Bacterial infections in different parts of body |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Injection, Combipack injection, Tablet, Capsule |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep CODOX CAPSULE out of reach of children
- Store below 25°C
FAQs ABOUT CODOX CAPSULE
Can CODOX CAPSULE cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea
is a common problem caused by CODOX CAPSULE, which usually ends when
the medicine is discontinued. Sometimes after starting the management,
you might develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach
cramps and fever) even as late as two or more months after having taken
the last dose of CODOX CAPSULE. If this occurs, you should tell the
doctor as soon as possible.
Can CODOX CAPSULE be used for common cold?
Patients
should know that antibacterial drugs including CODOX CAPSULE should
only be used to manage bacterial infections. They should not be used to
manage viral infections like the common cold. Consult your doctor for
further queries.
Can I stop taking CODOX CAPSULE if I feel better?
Do
not stop taking CODOX CAPSULE unless your doctor advises you to stop.
If you stop taking it early, the infection may return. Take CODOX
CAPSULE for the full time of management, even if you begin to feel
better.
What if I forget to take a dose of CODOX CAPSULE?
If
you forget to take a dose of CODOX CAPSULE, take it as soon as you
remember. Do not take CODOX CAPSULE two times to make up for the missed
dose. Doubling the dose to make up for a missed dose would not
substitute the missing amount but increase the risk of overdosing.
Consult your doctor for further queries.
Does CODOX CAPSULE cause sensitivity to light?
Yes.
Photosensitivity (light sensitivity) manifested by a worsening sunburn
reaction has been observed in some patients taking CODOX CAPSULE.
Patients prone to be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light
should know that this reaction can occur with CODOX CAPSULE or similar
medicines and management should be discontinued at the first evidence of
skin redness.
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KD Tripathi. Autocoids and related drugs. Tetracyclines and
Chloramphenicol (Broad Spectrum Antibiotics). Eighth edition. 2019. Page
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2. Reema S. Patel;Â Mayur Parmar. Doxycycline Hyclate. NIH
National Library of Medicine, National center for biotechnology
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Tan KR, Magill AJ, Parise ME, Arguin PM; Centers for Disease Control
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