Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte CapsuleRx only

Product information

What Doxy-1 L-Dr Forte Capsule is used for

• Acne
• Scrub typhus and rickettsial fevers
• Chest infections and atypical pneumonia
• Chlamydia and pelvic infections
• Malaria prevention
• Diarrhoea, including after antibiotics
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Bloating and indigestion
• Restoring gut flora in children

How it works

Doxycycline

Doxycycline blocks the bacterial ribosome so the organism cannot make proteins. It also works against organisms such as rickettsia and chlamydia that live inside human cells.

Lactobacillus

Probiotic lactobacilli restore the population of helpful bacteria in the gut, which crowds out harmful organisms and helps the bowel lining recover.

Common side effects

• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Sun sensitivity and easy sunburn
• Loose motions
• Oesophageal irritation
• Mild gas or bloating in the first few days
• Rarely, stomach discomfort

Most side effects are mild and settle as your body adjusts. Tell your doctor if any of them persist or trouble you.

Safety advice

Quick tips

• Swallow with a full glass of water and stay upright for 30 minutes afterwards
• Use sunscreen — sunburn happens quickly on this drug
• Keep milk, curd, antacids and iron 2 hours away from the dose
• Take it about 2 hours apart from an antibiotic so the antibiotic does not kill it
• Store sachets and capsules as directed — many need to be kept cool
• Curd and fermented foods work in the same way

Substitutes with the same composition

90 brands with the same salt and strength — same form first, then cheapest. Pack size and form can still differ, and the same salt does not suit every patient. Please confirm with our pharmacist before switching.

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