Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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