Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Fxm Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Fxm to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Fxm and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. 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. If you're on blood thinners, Fxm can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Fxm an antibiotic?
Yes, Fxm is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Fxm a form of penicillin drug?
Fxm belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Fxm safe?
Fxm is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Fxm a steroid?
Fxm is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Fxm safe in G6PD deficiency?
Fxm is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Fxm if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Fxm useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Fxm is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Fxm be taken with azithromycin?
Fxm is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Fxm be taken with doxycycline?
Fxm is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Fxm with pseudoephedrine?
Fxm is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Fxm be taken with naproxen?
Fxm is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Fxm with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Fxm is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Fxm expire?
Fxm like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Fxm help to treat pneumonia?
Fxm is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Fxm have penicillin in it?
No, Fxm does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Fxm cause constipation?
Fxm is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Fxm, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Fxm cover staphylococci?
Yes, Fxm is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Fxm make you feel tired?
Fxm use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Fxm, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Fxm?
No drug interactions have been reported when Fxm is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fxm with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Fxm is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.