Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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