Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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