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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Aug. 01, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol ELOX  
Entity Registrant Name ELOXX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001035354  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   39,939,668
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity File Number 001-31326  
Entity Tax Identification Number 841368850  
Entity Address Line One 950 Winter Street  
Entity Address City Waltham  
Entity Address State Massachusetts  
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 02451  
City Area Code 781  
Local Phone Number 577-5300  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes