Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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