food interaction for Urifast Tablet DT

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pregnancy interaction for Urifast Tablet DT

lactation interaction for Urifast Tablet DT

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Urifast 50mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol while taking Urifast 50mg Tablet DT may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
UNSAFE
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT

Nitrofurantoin(50mg)

Urifast tablet dt uses

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

How urifast tablet dt works

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

Common side effects of urifast tablet dt

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Urifast Tablet DT

  • 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT

Nitrofurantoin

Q. How long does Urifast 50mg Tablet DT take to work on a UTI?
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Urifast 50mg Tablet DT without food?
You should take Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT make your urine orange?
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Urifast 50mg Tablet DT.
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Q. Can Urifast 50mg Tablet DT give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Urifast 50mg Tablet DT. 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Urifast 50mg Tablet DT a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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. Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT.

Content on this page was last updated on 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)