Nitromeg SR Tablet

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Composition FOR Nitromeg 100mg Tablet SR

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

food interaction for Nitromeg Tablet SR

alcohol interaction for Nitromeg Tablet SR

pregnancy interaction for Nitromeg Tablet SR

lactation interaction for Nitromeg Tablet SR

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Nitromeg SR 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 Nitromeg SR Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nitromeg SR 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
Nitromeg SR 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 Nitromeg 100mg Tablet SR

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

Nitromeg tablet sr uses

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

How nitromeg tablet sr works

Nitromeg SR 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 nitromeg tablet sr

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Nitromeg 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 Nitromeg 100mg Tablet SR

Nitrofurantoin

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

Content on this page was last updated on 19 January, 2026, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)