Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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