Uses of DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS

The combination of Doxycycline+ Lactobacillus is used to treat various bacterial infections in the body such as intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, urinary tract infections, gum infections, and sexually transmitted infections (like gonorrhea, syphilis), etc.

Therapeutic Category

Doxycycline    : Antibiotics

Lactobacillus  : Probiotics

How DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS works

Doxycycline is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. Lactobacillus is a live microorganism (probiotic) which restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Common side effects of DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS

• feeling or being sick (nausea)
• head ache
• joint pain
• fever
• rashes
• pericarditis (inflammation of heart)

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience any of the following:

• difficulty in swallowing, sore or painful tongue or mouth
• skin reddening (flushing)
• ringing or buzzing noise in the ear
• soreness and itching of the rectal and/or genital area
• inflammation of the bowel
• severe headache with change in vision
• inflammation and damage to the liver (abnormal liver function tests, discolouration of the thyroid tissue when given for long periods)
• loosening of the nail from the nail bed after exposure to the sun
• increased levels of urea in the blood
• yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
• inflammation of the pancreas - upset stomach, loss of appetite, diarrhoea (this may occur up to two or three months after the last dose), stomach pain

Health Tips for DOXYCYCLINE+LACTOBACILLUS

• Maintain a balanced diet with proper hydration
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may worsen the risk of getting side effects
• Avoid or limit dietary products intake as calcium in dietary products delays the absorption of doxycycline