Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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