Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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