Description
Docox-LB is used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It may be used in combination with other medicines to treat certain amoeba infections. It may also be used to prevent or slow the progression of anthrax after exposure. Docox-LB is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria. Slowing bacteria’s growth allows the body’s immune system to destroy the bacteria.
Indication
Do NOT use Docox-LB if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Docox-LB, or to similar medicines such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap)
you are taking acitretin, isotretinoin, or a penicillin (eg, amoxicillin)
you have recently received or will be receiving a live oral typhoid vaccine.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Docox-LB. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have diarrhea, a stomach or intestinal infection, a history of lupus, or the blood disease porphyria
if you have liver or kidney disease, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Docox-LB.
Some medicines may interact with Docox-LB. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because they may decrease Docox-LB’s effectiveness
Acitretin or isotretinoin because side effects, such as increased pressure inside the skull (resulting in severe headaches and vision problems) may occur
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), digoxin, methotrexate, or methoxyflurane because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Docox-LB
Live oral typhoid vaccine, hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills), or penicillins (eg, amoxicillin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Docox-LB.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Docox-LB may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.