Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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