Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough and allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also thins, loosens the mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet 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, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and diarrhea. 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. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. 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. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet 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, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and diarrhea. 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. This medicine may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. 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. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Doxonek Forte Tablet
Benefits of Doxonek Forte Tablet
In Allergic conditions
Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet provides relief from allergic symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis), seasonal allergies, and allergies to other substances. It works by reducing certain substances in the body that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also makes breathing easier by reducing swelling in the airways. Take Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor at around the same time every day. The best way to prevent allergic symptoms is to minimise exposure to allergens (things that you are allergic to) as much as possible.
In Cough
Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet gives relief from cough due to any disease or allergy to foreign particles like dust, smoke or pollen. It relaxes the muscles of the airways and widens it. This makes it easier for air to move in and out and reduces the urge to cough. Take it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid dry or smoky atmospheres, and if possible, avoid going outside at times when the pollen count is high in order to prevent cough.
Side effects of Doxonek Forte Tablet
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 Doxonek Forte
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
- Flu-like symptoms
- Diarrhea
How to use Doxonek Forte Tablet
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. Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Doxonek Forte Tablet works
Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Doxofylline, Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist and Levocetirizine is an antiallergic. They block different chemical messengers (leukotriene, histamine) to reduce swelling in the airways. This relieves symptoms of asthma and allergy, and makes breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet for the treatment of cough and allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
- Stop taking Doxonek Forte 400mg/10mg/5mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your cough worse.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
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- Barnes PJ. Pulmonary Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 727-749.
- Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 339-356.
- Skidgel RA. Histamine, Bradykinin, and Their Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 711-726.
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