Utirantin 100mg Tablet
Rs.89for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Utirantin Tablet
alcohol interaction for Utirantin Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Utirantin Tablet
lactation interaction for Utirantin Tablet
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Utirantin 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol while taking Utirantin 100mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
UNSAFE
Utirantin 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
Utirantin 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.
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR Utirantin 100mg Tablet
Nitrofurantoin(100mg)
Utirantin tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.
How utirantin tablet works
Utirantin 100mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.
Common side effects of utirantin tablet
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
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Expert advice FOR Utirantin 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 Utirantin 100mg Tablet
Nitrofurantoin
Q. How long does Utirantin 100mg Tablet take to work on a UTI?
Utirantin 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 Utirantin 100mg Tablet or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Utirantin 100mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Utirantin 100mg Tablet without food?
You should take Utirantin 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 Utirantin 100mg Tablet make your urine orange?
Utirantin 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 Utirantin 100mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Utirantin 100mg Tablet.