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Nifutin 50mg Tablet

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

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Composition FOR Nifutin 50mg Tablet

Nitrofurantoin(50mg)

food interaction for Nifutin Tablet

alcohol interaction for Nifutin Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Nifutin Tablet

lactation interaction for Nifutin Tablet

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Nifutin 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
None

CAUTION

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

UNSAFE

Nifutin 50mg 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

Nifutin 50mg 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 Nifutin 50mg Tablet

Nitrofurantoin(50mg)

Nifutin tablet uses

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

How nifutin tablet works

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

Common side effects of nifutin tablet

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

SUBSTITUTES FOR Nifutin Tablet

3 Substitutes

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Expert advice FOR Nifutin 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 Nifutin 50mg Tablet

Nitrofurantoin

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

Nifutin 50mg 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 Nifutin 50mg Tablet or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Nifutin 50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

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

You should take Nifutin 50mg 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 Nifutin 50mg Tablet make your urine orange?

Nifutin 50mg 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 Nifutin 50mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Nifutin 50mg Tablet.