Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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