Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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