Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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