Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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