Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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