Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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