Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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