Urifast Capsule
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Rs.119for 1 strip(s) (15 capsules each)
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Urifast Capsule is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol while taking Urifast Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
UNSAFE
Urifast 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
Urifast 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.
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR Urifast 100mg Capsule
Nitrofurantoin(100mg)
Urifast capsule uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.
How urifast capsule works
Urifast Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.
Common side effects of urifast capsule
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
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Expert advice FOR Urifast 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 Urifast 100mg Capsule
Nitrofurantoin
Q. How long does Urifast Capsule take to work on a UTI?
Urifast 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 Urifast Capsule or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Urifast Capsule as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Urifast Capsule without food?
You should take Urifast 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 Urifast Capsule make your urine orange?
Urifast 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 Urifast Capsule. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Urifast Capsule.