Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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