Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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