Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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