Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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