Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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