Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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