Desidox 100mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Desidox 100mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Desidox Injection

Benefits of Desidox Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Desidox 100mg Injection is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

In Treatment of Acne

Desidox 100mg Injection treats acne, commonly called pimples. It kills the acne-causing bacteria and prevents spots or pimples from appearing. It usually takes a few weeks to have a noticeable effect so keep using it even if it appears not to be working. Sometimes acne may get worse before it gets better, however, with proper use, your skin will get clearer. The earlier you start taking it, the less likely you are to get scars. This medicine will help improve your mood and uplift your confidence as your skin becomes acne-free.

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Side effects of Desidox Injection

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 them

Common side effects of Desidox

Vomiting
Nausea
Photosensitivity
Rash
Anaphylactic reaction
Headache
Fast heart rate
Hypotension (low blood pressure)

How to use Desidox Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Desidox 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Desidox 100mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Desidox 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Desidox 100mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Desidox 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Desidox 100mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Desidox 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Desidox 100mg Injection is recommended.

What if you forget to take Desidox Injection?

If you miss a dose of Desidox 100mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Desidox 100mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Tetracyclines

Patient concerns

I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Fudic cream twice a day

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

FAQs

How long does Desidox 100mg Injection takes to work?

Usually, Desidox 100mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Can the use of Desidox 100mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Desidox 100mg Injection 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 diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

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References

Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 926.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 433.
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Desidox 100mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Desidox Injection

Benefits of Desidox Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

In Treatment of Acne

Side effects of Desidox Injection

Common side effects of Desidox

How to use Desidox Injection

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Desidox Injection?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

How long does Desidox 100mg Injection takes to work?

Can the use of Desidox 100mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Top Physicians

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