Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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