Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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