Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Xorimax Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Xorimax 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 Xorimax 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, Xorimax can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Xorimax useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax be taken with azithromycin?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax be taken with doxycycline?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax with pseudoephedrine?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax be taken with naproxen?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax expire?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax help to treat pneumonia?
Xorimax 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 Xorimax have penicillin in it?
No, Xorimax does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

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

Q. Does Xorimax cover staphylococci?
Yes, Xorimax 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 Xorimax make you feel tired?
Xorimax use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Xorimax, consult your doctor.

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

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