Doxit M 400mg/100mg Tablet SR
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Helik Pharmaceuticals |
Active Ingredient | Doxofylline (400mg) + Montelukast (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 394 |
FAQ
Can I stop Doxit M 400mg/100mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, Doxit M 400mg/100mg should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to Doxit M 400mg/100mg, inform your doctor.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Doxit M 400mg/100mg?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Doxit M 400mg/100mg be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Doxit M 400mg/100mg will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Doxit M 400mg/100mg?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Doxit M 400mg/100mg be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Doxit M 400mg/100mg will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Can I stop Doxit M 400mg/100mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, Doxit M 400mg/100mg should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to Doxit M 400mg/100mg, inform your doctor.
What if you forget to take Doxit M Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Doxit M 400mg/100mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Doxit M 400mg/100mg Tablet SR Reviews
Doxit M 400mg/100mg is a combination medicine used to treat and prevent asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.
Doxit M 400mg/100mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, insomnia, irritability, increased heart rate, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Doxit M 400mg/100mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, insomnia, irritability, increased heart rate, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
How Doxit M 400mg/100mg Tablet SR Works
Doxofylline and montelukast. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist which blocks the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.
How to Use Doxit M 400mg/100mg Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxit M 400mg/100mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Doxit M 400mg/100mg with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Doxit M 400mg/100mg Tablet SR Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Doxit M 400mg/100mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxit M 400mg/100mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Doxit M 400mg/100mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Doxit M 400mg/100mg. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Doxit M 400mg/100mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Doxit M 400mg/100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Doxit M 400mg/100mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doxit M 400mg/100mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
- It is relatively safe, with very few side effects.
- Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- You have been prescribed Doxit M 400mg/100mg for prevention and treatment of asthma.
- Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- It is relatively safe, with very few side effects.
- You have been prescribed Doxit M 400mg/100mg for prevention and treatment of asthma.
- Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
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- ScienceDirect. Doxofylline.
- Pipeline Pharma. Doxofylline+Montelukast [Product Information].