Side Effects:

Common Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism, Weight gain, Akathisia, Dystonia, Constipation.

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Trifluoperazine

Inform your doctor before taking trifluoperazine if you or anyone from your family is suffering from any heart/blood-vessel disease or have a history of problems with blood clotting, or if you suffer from Parkinson’s disease (nervous system disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity and difficulty in movements), epilepsy (fits), glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), Myasthenia gravis (abnormal weakness of muscles), loss of cognitive or memory function or changes in body temperature.
Take precautions while using trifluoperazine if you are at risk for getting a stroke (paralysis) because of heart disease, diabetes, high blood cholesterol.
Do not drive vehicle or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may make you feel dizzy.
Do not consume alcohol while taking trifluoperazine as it may worsen the side effects.
Consult your doctor before taking trifluoperazine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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