Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Metallic taste.

Expert advice for Winodyl Syrup
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth. If you are using Winodyl in a high dose or for a prolonged time, there is a risk of more side effects, like nerve damage. You should not drink alcohol during or for 48 hours after treatment. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache if you take it together. Inform your doctor if you have a liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Winodyl?
Winodyl is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. What is Winodyl used for?
Winodyl is active against anaerobic bacteria and can be used to treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines, gum ulcers and other dental infections, infected leg ulcers, and pressure sores and to prevent infections after surgery.

Q. Is Winodyl safe?
Yes, Winodyl is a relatively safe drug if used in prescribed dose and for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Winodyl a pain killer?
Winodyl is an antibiotic and not pain killer.

Q. Does Winodyl affect birth control?
There is no evidence of Winodyl affecting birth control (contraception) as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor to confirm before taking the two medicines together as you may require a secondary birth control measure while taking Winodyl.

Q. Is Winodyl an over the counter (OTC) product?
No, Winodyl is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It's a prescription medicine.

Q. Can Winodyl cause vomiting?
Vomiting has been reported as a side effect with Winodyl. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if vomiting occurs while you are taking Winodyl.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Winodyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for yeast (fungal) infection?
Winodyl is not active against yeast (fungal) infections, hence not recommended to be used for yeast infections.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for chest infection?
Yes, Winodyl can be taken for chest infections only once the cause of infection is diagnosed and the antibiotics are recommended by your doctor.

Q. can I take Winodyl for a sinus infection?
Winodyl can be used for anaerobic sinus infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics as the cause of infection must be diagnosed by a doctor before starting the treatment.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for chlamydia?
Winodyl is not active against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for chlamydia. Antibiotics should be taken only as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for kidney infection?
Winodyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of kidney infection only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for bronchitis?
Winodyl is not indicated for the treatment of bronchitis. Consult your doctor if you have symptoms of bronchitis and antibiotics are needed for the same.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for diarrhea?
Winodyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of diarrhea only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for a sore throat?
Winodyl is not indicated for the treatment of a sore throat. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Winodyl for the ear infection?
Winodyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. So, it can be used for ear infection only if it is caused by anaerobic bacteria. Please consult your doctor in case antibiotics are needed as the antibiotics should be used only once the cause of infection is properly diagnosed.

Q. Is Winodyl steroid?
Winodyl is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria.

Q. Is Winodyl carcinogenic?
There is no evidence of Winodyl showing carcinogenicity in humans. However, it has shown cancer like growth in mouse and rat studies. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions related to this.

Q. Is Winodyl an antibiotic?
Yes, Winodyl is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Is Winodyl bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Winodyl is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Can I take Winodyl with doxycycline?
Winodyl can be taken with doxycycline as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Winodyl with azithromycin?
Winodyl can be taken with azithromycin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Winodyl with tramadol?
Winodyl can be taken with tramadol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Winodyl with paracetamol?
Winodyl can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Winodyl with fluconazole?
Winodyl can be taken with fluconazole as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Winodyl with gabapentin?
Winodyl can be taken with gabapentin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can Winodyl delay your period?
Winodyl is not known to delay monthly period. Consult your doctor if it occurs as this could be due to some other condition which needs attention.

Q. Does Winodyl affect birth control?
No, Winodyl is not shown to affect birth control. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.

Q. Does Winodyl make you fertile?
Winodyl plays no role in the treatment of infertility. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.

Q. Does Winodyl cause dark urine?
Dark urine has been reported to be an uncommon side effect with Winodyl. If you develop dark urine, talk to your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medicine.

Q. Does Winodyl cause constipation?
Yes, Winodyl may cause constipation. Consult your doctor if you have constipation during Winodyl therapy.

Q. Does Winodyl contain sulfa?
Winodyl is not a sulfa-containing drug.

Q. Does Winodyl make you feel tired?
Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Winodyl. In case you experience tiredness while taking Winodyl. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Winodyl cause nausea?
There have been reports that Winodyl may cause nausea. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if nausea occurs and persists for a long time when you are taking Winodyl.