Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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