Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Amoxy 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 Amoxy 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 Amoxy act against anaerobic bacteria?
Amoxy is active against aerobic (both gram-positive and gram-negative) bacteria and anaerobic bacterial infections like clostridium sp.

Q. Does Amoxy cause fungal (yeast) infections?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy for virus infections?
Amoxy is only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

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

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

Q. Can I take Amoxy for fever?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy for boils?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy for a sore throat?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy for bacterial vaginosis?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy for flu?
Amoxy is not useful for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.

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

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

Q. Is Amoxy safe for heart patients?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy used for throat infections?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy is recommended for its treatment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Amoxy cause diarrhea?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy with tramadol?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy with metronidazole?
Amoxy 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 Amoxy with a medicine for cold?
Please consult your doctor before taking Amoxy with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different.

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