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Niftran Suspension

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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Composition FOR Niftran 25mg/5ml Suspension

Nitrofurantoin(25mg/5ml)

food interaction for Niftran Suspension

alcohol interaction for Niftran Suspension

pregnancy interaction for Niftran Suspension

lactation interaction for Niftran Suspension

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Niftran Suspension is to be taken with food.
None

CAUTION

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

UNSAFE

Niftran Suspension 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

Niftran Suspension 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 Niftran 25mg/5ml Suspension

Nitrofurantoin(25mg/5ml)

Niftran suspension uses

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

How niftran suspension works

Niftran Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

Common side effects of niftran suspension

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

SUBSTITUTES FOR Niftran Suspension

2 Substitutes

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Uritop Suspension
(60 ml Suspension in bottle)
Astrum Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Rs. 0.75/ml of Suspension
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save 1% more per ml of Suspension
Uritop Suspension
(100 ml Suspension in bottle)
Astrum Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Rs. 0.88/ml of Suspension
Rs. 91
pay 16% more per ml of Suspension

Expert advice FOR Niftran Suspension

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 Niftran 25mg/5ml Suspension

Nitrofurantoin

Q. How long does Niftran Suspension take to work on a UTI?

Niftran Suspension 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 Niftran Suspension or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Niftran Suspension as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Q. What happens if you take Niftran Suspension without food?

You should take Niftran Suspension 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 Niftran Suspension make your urine orange?

Niftran Suspension 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 Niftran Suspension. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Niftran Suspension.