Nitrobact 100 Capsule

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Composition FOR Nitrobact 100mg Capsule

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

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lactation interaction for Nitrobact Capsule

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alcohol
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lactation
Nitrobact 100 Capsule is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol while taking Nitrobact 100 Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
UNSAFE
Nitrobact 100 Capsule 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
Nitrobact 100 Capsule 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.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Nitrobact 100mg Capsule

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

Nitrobact capsule uses

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

How nitrobact capsule works

Nitrobact 100 Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

Common side effects of nitrobact capsule

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Nitrobact Capsule

  • 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 Nitrobact 100mg Capsule

Nitrofurantoin

Q. How long does Nitrobact 100 Capsule take to work on a UTI?
Nitrobact 100 Capsule 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 Nitrobact 100 Capsule or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Nitrobact 100 Capsule as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Nitrobact 100 Capsule without food?
You should take Nitrobact 100 Capsule 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 Nitrobact 100 Capsule make your urine orange?
Nitrobact 100 Capsule 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 Nitrobact 100 Capsule. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Nitrobact 100 Capsule.
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Q. Can Nitrobact 100 Capsule give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Nitrobact 100 Capsule. This is because antibiotics kill the ‘good bacteria’ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Nitrobact 100 Capsule or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Nitrobact 100 Capsule a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Nitrobact 100 Capsule is a strong antibiotic (or broad spectrum antibiotic), which means that it is effective against a wide variety of urinary bacteria. It is important that Nitrobact 100 Capsule should be given to treat or prevent infections that are proven to be caused by susceptible bacteria. This is usually evaluated by a culture test which demonstrates a range of bacteria which cannot grow in the prence of an antibiotic. Nitrobact 100 Capsule has seen to be effective against UTI caused by Escherichia coli, Enteroccus faecalis, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus species: (eg S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. epidermidis). Some strains of Enterobacter and Klebsiella are resistant to Nitrobact 100 Capsule.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 June, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)