Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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