Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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