Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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