Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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