Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Perox Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Perox to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Perox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. 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. If you're on blood thinners, Perox can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Perox an antibiotic?
Yes, Perox is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Perox a form of penicillin drug?
Perox belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Perox safe?
Perox is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Perox a steroid?
Perox is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Perox safe in G6PD deficiency?
Perox is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Perox if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Perox useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Perox is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Perox be taken with azithromycin?
Perox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Perox be taken with doxycycline?
Perox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Perox with pseudoephedrine?
Perox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Perox be taken with naproxen?
Perox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Perox with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Perox is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Perox expire?
Perox like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Perox help to treat pneumonia?
Perox is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Perox have penicillin in it?
No, Perox does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Perox cause constipation?
Perox is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Perox, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Perox cover staphylococci?
Yes, Perox is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Perox make you feel tired?
Perox use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Perox, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Perox?
No drug interactions have been reported when Perox is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Perox with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Perox is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.