Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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