Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Oratil Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Oratil to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Oratil and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. 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. If you're on blood thinners, Oratil can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Oratil an antibiotic?
Yes, Oratil is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Oratil a form of penicillin drug?
Oratil belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Oratil safe?
Oratil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Oratil a steroid?
Oratil is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Oratil safe in G6PD deficiency?
Oratil is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Oratil if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Oratil useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Oratil is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Oratil be taken with azithromycin?
Oratil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Oratil be taken with doxycycline?
Oratil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Oratil with pseudoephedrine?
Oratil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Oratil be taken with naproxen?
Oratil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Oratil with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Oratil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Oratil expire?
Oratil like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Oratil help to treat pneumonia?
Oratil is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Oratil have penicillin in it?
No, Oratil does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Oratil cause constipation?
Oratil is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Oratil, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Oratil cover staphylococci?
Yes, Oratil is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Oratil make you feel tired?
Oratil use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Oratil, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Oratil?
No drug interactions have been reported when Oratil is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Oratil with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Oratil is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.