Consuming alcohol while taking Niftas 50 Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

UNSAFE

Niftas 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Niftas 50 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

CAUTION

SALT INFORMATION FOR Niftas 50mg Tablet

Nitrofurantoin(50mg)

Niftas tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.

How niftas tablet works

Niftas 50 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

Common side effects of niftas tablet

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

SUBSTITUTES FOR Niftas Tablet

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Expert advice FOR Niftas Tablet

Nitrofurantoin treats and prevents uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Finish the prescribed course of the medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.
It can turn your urine a dark yellow or brown colour. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
Do not take it for longer or more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Niftas 50mg Tablet

Nitrofurantoin

Q. How long does Niftas 50 Tablet take to work on a UTI?

Niftas 50 Tablet starts acting quickly, but you will not start feeling better immediately after taking it. It may take a few days (2-3 days) before you see any improvement in your symptoms. If you do not start feeling better within 3 days of starting Niftas 50 Tablet or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Niftas 50 Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Q. What happens if you take Niftas 50 Tablet without food?

You should take Niftas 50 Tablet with your meal or straightaway after the meal. Taking with food helps in absorption of medicine so that it works better. If you take it without food, you are likely to get an upset stomach. The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite may also occur. Therefore, to avoid unpleasant side effects, take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Does Niftas 50 Tablet make your urine orange?

Niftas 50 Tablet may turn your urine brown or dark yellow in colour. However, you need not worry as this is usually temporary and completely harmless effect. It will disappear once you stop taking Niftas 50 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Niftas 50 Tablet.

Niftas 50 Tablet

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