Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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