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Urifast 100 mg Capsule
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Urifast 100 mg Capsule

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsNitrofurantoin
Description
Urifast 100 mg Capsule is a bactericidal antibiotic which helps in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Urifast 100 mg Capsule

Macfuran 100 MG Capsule
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Nitrobact 100 MG Capsule
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U Free 100 MG Capsule
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Urifast 100 mg Capsule

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

Uses of Urifast 100 mg Capsule

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?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to nitrofurantoin or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Impaired Kidney function

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.

Neonates

This medicine is not recommended for use in neonates age less than 1 month due to the increased risk of hemolytic anemia.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Lung toxicity

This medicine is known to cause acute, subacute and chronic pulmonary reactions. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Impaired liver function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of impaired liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Peripheral neuropathy

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of peripheral neuropathy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Hemolytic anemia

This medicine may cause abnormal breakdown of blood cells. Close monitoring of blood cell count and hemoglobin is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if any signs of decreased hemoglobin and red blood cell count appear.

Drug-resistance

This medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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.
Interaction with Medicine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical 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.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by interfering with the bacterial wall synthesis and thus stops the growth of the bacteria.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Urinary anti-infectives

Schedule

Schedule H

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Nitrofurantoin 100mg Capsules - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2019 [cited 21 November 2019]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/428
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