Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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