Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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