Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Amox Capsule
Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.  It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Amox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Amox act against anaerobic bacteria?
Amox is active against aerobic (both gram-positive and gram-negative) bacteria and anaerobic bacterial infections like clostridium sp.

Q. Does Amox cause fungal (yeast) infections?
Amox is a broad spectrum antibiotic. On long-term use, it may kill helpful bacteria in the body which keep the body’s fungal (yeast) population in check. So, this decrease in the number of helpful bacteria may lead to fungal (yeast) infections.

Q. Can I take Amox for virus infections?
Amox is only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Amox cause constipation?
Amox has not been reported to cause constipation. However, consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Amox as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Does Amox cause headache?
Amox has not been reported to cause a headache. However, consult your doctor if you have a headache while taking Amox as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Amox for fever?
Amox can be used in the treatment of fever only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Amox for boils?
Amox is effective in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections like boils. However, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Amox for a sore throat?
Amox can be used in the treatment of sorethroat only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Amox for bacterial vaginosis?
Amox can be used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. However, talk to a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Can I take Amox for flu?
Amox is not useful for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.

Q. Can I take Amox for an ear infection?
Amox can be used for the treatment of ear infection, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Amox for diverticulitis?
Amox can be used in the treatment of diverticulitis, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Is Amox safe?
Amox is safe to use if taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.

Q. Is Amox safe for heart patients?
Amox is safe to use in heart patients if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Always share your medical history with the doctor before taking any medicine.

Q. Is Amox used for throat infections?
Amox can be used for the treatment of throat infections. However, it should be used when the cause of infection is diagnosed by the doctor and Amox is recommended for its treatment.

Q. Is Amox a pain killer?
Amox is not a pain killer. It is an antibiotic.

Q. Is Amox a cephalosporin?
Amox is not a cephalosporin. It is an antibiotic which belongs to a class of drugs known as penicillins.

Q. Is Amox good for prostate infection?
Amox can be used for treating prostate infections caused by bacteria against which it is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Amox treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, Amox can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) if it is caused by the bacteria against which Amox is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Amox can treat cough?
Amox would be needed for the treatment of a cough only if it is associated with an infection. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Amox cause drowsiness?
No, Amox has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Amox, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Amox affect sperm?
No, Amox has not been reported to affect sperm. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Amox contain penicillin?
Amox does not contain penicillin. However, it belongs to the same class of antibiotics.

Q. Does Amox cause diarrhea?
Amox can cause diarrhea as a common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you have this side effect as it could be due to the change in the normal bacteria of your gut and you may need to stop this medicine.

Q. Can I take Amox with tramadol?
Amox can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amox with metronidazole?
Amox can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amox with a medicine for cold?
Please consult your doctor before taking Amox with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different.

Q. Can I take Amox with metformin?
Yes, Amox can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amox with loratadine?
Yes, Amox can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amox with aspirin?
Amox and aspirin increase levels of each other. Please consult your doctor before taking Amox with aspirin at the same time.