Difidox Injection
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Product introduction
Difidox 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.
Difidox Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Difidox Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Difidox Injection
Benefits of Difidox Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Difidox 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
Difidox 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.
Side effects of Difidox 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 Difidox
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Photosensitivity
- Rash
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Headache
- Fast heart rate
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
How to use Difidox 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 Difidox Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Difidox 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
Difidox 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
Difidox 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.
Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Difidox Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Difidox Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Difidox Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Difidox Injection is recommended.
What if you forget to take Difidox Injection?
If you miss a dose of Difidox Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Difidox 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
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Tetracyclines
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Difidox Injection for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Difidox Injection?
Vomiting
20%
Nausea
20%
Urticaria
20%
Haemolytic an*
20%
Rash
20%
*Haemolytic anemia
How do you take Difidox Injection?
Empty stomach
33%
With food
33%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Difidox Injection on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
How long does Difidox Injection takes to work?
Usually, Difidox 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 Difidox Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Difidox 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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- 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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Marketer details
Name: Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Fusion House, Plot No. 22, H.No 8-2-350/B, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500034
Country of origin: India
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