G Dox Capsule

G Dox Capsule is a doxycycline antibiotic capsule made by Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd. Each G Dox Capsule contains doxycycline in the strength shown on the label, and it belongs to the tetracycline class of antibiotics. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Your prescriber chooses G Dox Capsule based on the infection being treated and your medical history.

How it works: Doxycycline stops bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and multiply, which helps your immune system clear the infection. In capsule form, G Dox Capsule delivers the medicine by mouth for systemic treatment throughout the body.

Because G Dox Capsule is the only strength/form of this brand listed here, it should be used exactly as prescribed for the infection being treated. As a capsule, it is taken by mouth and is meant for patients who can swallow capsules and follow the spacing instructions that help reduce throat irritation and stomach upset. A doctor may choose this form when an oral antibiotic capsule is appropriate and the full prescribed doxycycline dose is needed.

• Acne and other skin infections
• Respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Certain sexually transmitted infections
• Tick-borne infections such as Lyme disease
• Prevention or treatment of some infections as directed by a doctor

• Swallow G Dox Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not lie down right after taking it; stay upright for at least 30 minutes to lower the risk of throat irritation.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and at evenly spaced times if your doctor has told you to take it more than once daily.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach, but avoid taking it at the same time as milk, antacids, iron, calcium, magnesium, or zinc.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.

G Dox Capsule provides doxycycline in the strength printed on the pack and label, and the exact milligrams per capsule should be checked on your box or strip. The dosing schedule can vary from once daily to twice daily or other doctor-directed schedules depending on the infection; your prescriber sets the dose and the maximum daily amount for you. Do not change the dose on your own, especially because doxycycline dosing is individualized and must be matched to the infection being treated.

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

Common side effects of Doxycycline may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth or throat irritation if the capsule is not taken with enough water or if you lie down too soon

• Do not use G Dox Capsule for viral infections like colds or flu.
• Take it with plenty of water and avoid taking it right before bedtime to reduce esophagus irritation.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, because doxycycline may not be suitable for everyone.
• Use caution in children unless a doctor specifically prescribes it, since tetracyclines can affect teeth and bone development.
• Sun sensitivity can increase, so limit strong sunlight and use sun protection.
• Tell your prescriber about liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of severe antibiotic-related diarrhea.
• Keep the capsule away from iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, bismuth, and antacids by several hours unless your doctor gives different instructions.

• Antacids or supplements containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium, iron, or zinc
• Bismuth subsalicylate products
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Retinoid medicines such as isotretinoin or acitretin
• Some seizure medicines, including barbiturates and phenytoin

Store G Dox Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.