Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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