Uribid 100mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Uribid 100mg Tablet

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

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

Nitrofurantoin(100mg)

Uribid tablet uses

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

How uribid tablet works

Uribid 100mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

Common side effects of uribid tablet

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Uribid 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 Uribid 100mg Tablet

Nitrofurantoin

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

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