Codox 100 mg Capsule

Codox 100 mg Capsule contains doxycycline 100 mg in each capsule. It is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a range of bacterial infections, including certain skin, respiratory, urinary, and sexually transmitted infections, as well as other doctor-directed uses. Codox 100 mg Capsule works only against bacteria, not viruses like colds or the flu.

How it works: Doxycycline stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, which helps your immune system clear the infection. In capsule form, Codox 100 mg Capsule is swallowed whole and then releases the medicine so it can be absorbed into the body.

Codox 100 mg Capsule is a full-strength doxycycline capsule, so it is often used when a doctor wants a standard adult treatment dose rather than a lower-strength starter dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this product fits common doxycycline regimens where a 100 mg capsule is taken once or twice daily, depending on the infection and the prescriber’s plan.

• Bacterial respiratory infections
• Acne and certain skin infections
• Urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Some sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia
• Other infections your doctor decides need doxycycline

• Swallow Codox 100 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it while sitting or standing, and do not lie down right after taking it to lower the risk of throat irritation.
• If it upsets your stomach, it may be taken with food or milk, but avoid taking it at the exact same time as iron, calcium, magnesium, or antacids.
• Take it at evenly spaced times as directed by your doctor to keep the antibiotic level steady.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or open the capsule unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically tells you to do so.

Each Codox 100 mg Capsule provides 100 mg of doxycycline. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or twice daily, and the exact schedule and total daily dose are decided by the prescriber. Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed, because the maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and your individual situation.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Doxycycline may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Heartburn or throat irritation, which may be more noticeable with a 100 mg capsule if taken without enough water
• Sensitivity to sunlight
• Vomiting
• Mild headache

• Codox 100 mg Capsule can irritate the esophagus, so take it with plenty of water and stay upright afterward.
• Avoid taking it right before bed unless your doctor gives specific instructions.
• This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and limit tanning or prolonged sun exposure.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, because doxycycline is not appropriate for everyone in these situations.
• Do not use it in children unless a clinician specifically prescribes it.
• Separate this capsule from iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, bismuth, and antacids because they can reduce absorption.
• If you have liver disease or a history of severe antibiotic-related diarrhea, your doctor should know before you take it.

• Antacids and supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• Bismuth subsalicylate
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Retinoids such as isotretinoin or acitretin
• Certain seizure medicines, which may affect doxycycline levels

Store Codox 100 mg Capsule in a cool, dry place away from moisture and out of reach of children, and keep it in the original strip or box until you are ready to take it.