Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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