Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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