Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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