Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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