Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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