Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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