Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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