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Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR

Manufactured byWanbury Ltd.
ContainsNitrofurantoin
Description
Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections. It works by killing the bacteria responsible for causing the infection. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses or fungi. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR shows common side effects such as headache, gas, upset stomach, diarrhoea, and vaginal itching or discharge. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or become worse, consult your doctor for further assistance. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines while taking this medication, as it can cause dizziness. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR should be taken with food, milk, or juice to avoid stomach upset. Follow the instructions given by your doctor about the dose and duration of the treatment. Complete the course of treatment even if you start feeling better after a few doses. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting your doctor, as it may cause a risk of re-infection, which may be difficult to treat. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR should be avoided if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended if you have severe kidney conditions, or a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by taking Nitrofurantoin. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have diabetes, anaemia, an electrolyte imbalance, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (an enzyme that helps protect red blood cells from damage and premature destruction) deficiency, or any other health condition. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not recommended if you are in the last two to four weeks of pregnancy and during delivery. This medicine may pass into the breastmilk in small amounts. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor in case your child is taking the medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR

  • changes in facial skin color
  • Skin rash
  • Fever and chills
  • Burning or tingling sensation
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Excessive gas in stomach
  • Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR

What is it prescribed for?

  • Urinary Tract Infection
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR takes three to five days to start showing its effect.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR remains in your body for four to five hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not recommended in the last two to four weeks of pregnancy or during delivery as this medicine may cause haemolytic anaemia in the foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Small amounts of Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is known to pass into breastmilk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Impaired Kidney function

Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not recommended if you have kidney problems as it may further worsen your condition.

Liver condition

Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not recommended if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function associated with prior use of this medicine.

Neonates

Haemolytic anaemia is a blood disorder that causes the abnormal destruction of red blood cells in the body. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not recommended for use in infants below one month of age as it may cause haemolytic anaemia.

Men with urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infections in men are usually related to prostatitis (swelling of the prostate gland, a male reproductive organ that produces fluid to help transport sperm). Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not effective in treating urinary tract infections in men related to prostatitis.

65 years and older people

Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not recommended in the elderly above 65 years of age. When taken for a long duration, it has the potential to cause lung and liver toxicity and peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet).
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is not recommended in the last two to four weeks of pregnancy or during delivery as this medicine may cause haemolytic anaemia in the foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Small amounts of Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR is known to pass into breastmilk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Lung condition

Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR may cause some respiratory complications if taken continuously for six or more months. Therefore, use it with caution if you have respiratory problems.

Impaired liver function

In rare cases, Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR may cause liver damage, swelling of the liver, or jaundice (yellow coloring of the skin or eyes caused by too much of a chemical substance called bilirubin in the body). Hence this medicine should be used with caution if you have liver problems. Your doctor may suggest tests for periodic monitoring of liver function during long-term treatment with this medicine.

Haemolytic anaemia

Use of Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR can cause haemolytic anaemia (abnormal destruction of red blood cells) if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (deficiency of a chemical responsible for the proper functioning of the red blood cells). Hence, caution should be taken if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Your doctor may suggest tests for close monitoring of blood cell count.

Antibiotic resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR, even if your condition gets better after a few doses, to avoid antibiotic resistance (a condition in which the effectiveness of the antibiotic decreases against a bacteria). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Driving vehicles or operating machines

Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines after taking this medicine.

Use in children

Follow the instructions given by your doctor regarding the dose and duration of treatment while giving Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR to your child.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Overdose

Seek immediate medical attention in case of an overdose of Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Disease interactions

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency is a hereditary condition in which there is a deficiency of Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase, a chemical substance responsible for the proper functioning of red blood cells. This condition causes the premature breakdown of red blood cells in your body triggered by certain medications, infections, stress, etc. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR should be used with caution as it may cause the abnormal breakdown of blood cells primarily if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency. Your doctor may suggest necessary tests to monitor your blood cell count and haemoglobin level during treatment with this medicine.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition that causes weakness, numbness, and pain due to nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet. Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR may cause nerve damage, especially if you have kidney impairment, diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar level), anaemia (low red blood cell count), electrolyte imbalance, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have such conditions.

Colitis

Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR may alter the normal flora of the colon and cause diarrhoea. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have a history of stomach and intestinal problems, especially colitis (swelling of the colon), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR should be taken with food to avoid stomach discomfort. Do not break, chew, or crush the Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. Take it at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Ensure that you take the medicine for the recommended duration. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better even after completing the course of treatment. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your blood cell count and liver function while you are taking this medicine. Avoid taking Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR if you have kidney problems or a history of liver conditions associated with the use of this medicine. Use of Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR may cause yellow or brown coloured urine. Do not worry as it is harmless.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Nifty 150 MG Tablet SR works by killing the bacteria responsible for causing infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Urinary anti-infectives

Schedule

Schedule H

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