Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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