Uses / Indications:
Symoxyl 250mg Capsule is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Pregnancy interaction:
Symoxyl 250mg Capsule is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
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 Symoxyl and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Symoxyl 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Symoxyl 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.
Faq for medicine:
Does Symoxyl act against anaerobic bacteria? : Symoxyl is active against aerobic (both gram-positive and gram-negative) bacteria and anaerobic bacterial infections like clostridium sp.|Does Symoxyl cause fungal (yeast) infections? : Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl for virus infections? : Symoxyl is only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.|Does Symoxyl cause constipation? : Symoxyl has not been reported to cause constipation. However, consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Symoxyl as this could be due to some other underlying condition.|Does Symoxyl cause headache? : Symoxyl has not been reported to cause a headache. However, consult your doctor if you have a headache while taking Symoxyl as this could be due to some other underlying condition.|Can I take Symoxyl for fever? : Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl for boils? : Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl for a sore throat? : Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl for bacterial vaginosis? : Symoxyl can be used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. However, talk to a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition.|Can I take Symoxyl for flu? : Symoxyl is not useful for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.|Can I take Symoxyl for an ear infection? : Symoxyl can be used for the treatment of ear infection, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.|Can I take Symoxyl for diverticulitis? : Symoxyl can be used in the treatment of diverticulitis, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your condition.|Is Symoxyl safe? : Symoxyl is safe to use if taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.|Is Symoxyl safe for heart patients? : Symoxyl 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.|Is Symoxyl used for throat infections? : Symoxyl 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 Symoxyl is recommended for its treatment. |Is Symoxyl a pain killer? : Symoxyl is not a pain killer. It is an antibiotic.|Is Symoxyl a cephalosporin? : Symoxyl is not a cephalosporin. It is an antibiotic which belongs to a class of drugs known as penicillins. |Is Symoxyl good for prostate infection? : Symoxyl 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.|Does Symoxyl treat urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Yes, Symoxyl can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) if it is caused by the bacteria against which Symoxyl is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.|Does Symoxyl can treat cough? : Symoxyl 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.|Does Symoxyl cause drowsiness? : No, Symoxyl has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Symoxyl, please consult your doctor.|Does Symoxyl affect sperm? : No, Symoxyl has not been reported to affect sperm. Please consult your doctor.|Does Symoxyl contain penicillin? : Symoxyl does not contain penicillin. However, it belongs to the same class of antibiotics.|Does Symoxyl cause diarrhea? : Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl with tramadol? : Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl with metronidazole? : Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl with a medicine for cold? : Please consult your doctor before taking Symoxyl with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different. |Can I take Symoxyl with metformin? : Yes, Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl with loratadine? : Yes, Symoxyl 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.|Can I take Symoxyl with aspirin? : Symoxyl and aspirin increase levels of each other. Please consult your doctor before taking Symoxyl with aspirin at the same time.
Medicine interaction:
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