Uritop 100mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Uritop 100 MG Description

Uritop contains nitrofurantoin, an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections caused by bacteria.

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Contains	Nitrofurantoin(100.0 Mg)
Uses	Urinary tract infections
Side effects	Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Flatulence
Therapy	URINARY ANTISEPTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Uritop 100 MG

Urinary tract infections

Contraindications of Uritop 100 MG

Hypersensitivity to this medication
Severe renal impairment
Liver disease
Clostridium difficile diarrhoea
History of neurological condition

Side effects of Uritop 100 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Flatulence
Dizziness

Precautions and Warnings of Uritop 100 MG

Pregnancy

Can Uritop be taken during pregnancy?

The medication is safe to be used during pregnancy. However, minimal doses should be used by the doctor for the treatment.

Breast Feeding

Can we take Uritop during breastfeeding?

Uritop does show risk in the breastfeeding stage; consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Uritop?

This medication can cause dizziness as a side effect; hence, driving is not advisable.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol after taking Uritop?

Consumption of alcohol with this medicine can cause high heart rate, nausea, increase in thirst and dizziness. Hence strictly avoid alcohol consumption.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to nitrofurantoin
You are suffering from liver or kidney disease
You have a history of clostridium difficile diarrhoea
You are suffering from a neurological condition

Mode of Action of Uritop 100 MG

How Does It Work?

The medication consits of nitrofurantion which is an antibiotic, which acts by inhibitng the RNA and DNA synthesis of the bacteria and preventing the bacterial cell multiplication.

Directions for Use of Uritop 100 MG

Only the doctor can prescribe you this medication if you are suffering from a bacterial infection in your urinary tract. The tablet should be taken as defined by the doctor, do not crush or chew the t...

Interactions of Uritop 100 MG

Interactions with other medicines

The medicine can interact with antacids, gout medication (probenecid) and glaucoma (acetazolamide).

Interactions with food items

The absorption of the medicine can be enhanced when taken with food.

Storage and disposal of Uritop 100 MG

Store below 30° C, in a cool, dry place
Keep away from children, pets and excess moisture

Dosage of Uritop 100 MG

Overdose

Overdose can result in gastric irritation, nausea and vomiting. Report to your doctor; close monitoring is required for such cases.

Missed a Dose

If the dose is missed, the medication should be taken as soon as possible. Make sure you have the proper time interval between two doses. If the time interval is near the second dose, skip the previou...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mayuri Pandey

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Shatrugan Ganpatrao

MBBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: In how many days Uritop can treat UTIs?

A: The medication shows the effect immediately; however, it can take up to 3-4 days to decrease the symptoms. Therefore, if you feel well, please do not stop taking the medication, as the course of the antibiotic should be completed.

Q: How effective is nitrofurantoin?

A: Nitrofurantoin is the first choice of medicine for treating uncomplicated urinary infections. It is very effective.

Q: Can this medication treat all urinary tract infections?

A: Nitrofurantoin is a medication that has broad-spectrum activity; the drug can be effective for different kinds of bacterial species. Hence it can treat many infections after performing the culture sensitivity test on a patient. Therefore, consult your doctor for an examination that will show this medication's activity for the infected species.

References

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin capsules) [Internet] Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 16 March 2022] Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/020064Orig1s029lbl.pdf

Product Details

Brand

URITOP

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

29/04/2024

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