Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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