Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet

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Composition FOR Nitrogun 100mg Tablet SR

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

food interaction for Nitrogun Tablet SR

alcohol interaction for Nitrogun Tablet SR

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lactation interaction for Nitrogun Tablet SR

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Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Nitrogun 100mg Tablet SR

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

Nitrogun tablet sr uses

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

How nitrogun tablet sr works

Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet works by entering the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). Inside these bacteria, the medicine changes into active forms that damage essential parts of the bacterial cell, such as its DNA and proteins. Because of this damage, the bacteria cannot grow, repair themselves, or survive, which helps clear the infection from the urinary tract.

Common side effects of nitrogun tablet sr

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Nitrogun Tablet SR

  • 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 Nitrogun 100mg Tablet SR

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Q. How long does Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet take to work on a UTI?
Nitrogun SR 100 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 Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet without food?
You should take Nitrogun SR 100 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 Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet make your urine orange?
Nitrogun SR 100 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 Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet.
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Q. Can Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet. 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 Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet 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 Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet 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. Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet 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 Nitrogun SR 100 Tablet.

Content on this page was last updated on 22 February, 2026, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)