Description
Nitrofurantoin 100mg tablets
Nitrofurantoin tablets are classified under the category of antibacterial or antibiotics. Nitrofurantoin tablets are prescribed for preventing and treating bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), which include bladder infections (cystitis). Apart from this, it is prescribed to treat infections of the kidney. An infection of the urine is commonly referred to as a urinary tract infection (or just, a UTI). Most urine infections result from germs (bacteria). They are generally simply treated with a course of an antibacterial drug like Nitrofurantoin 100mg Tablet. In some cases, long-term treatment may be required to prevent infection recurrence.
Nitrofurantoin Tablet has Nitrofurantoin in it. When you swallow a Nitrofurantoin Tablet, your body excretes it from your blood immediately and into your urine. If you have a urinary tract infection, it means that the treatment is directly aimed at the area of sickness. However, nitrofurantoin destroys bacteria by entering their cells and crippling their genetic material. It is therefore useful against bacterial infections.
Benefits:
- It aids in treating and preventing numerous types of bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections.
- It is bactericidal and functions by infecting and killing bacteria by stopping the development of the cell wall necessary for living.
- It also prevents the repair of bacterial cells.
Uses:
Nitrofurantoin is employed in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract bacterial infections.
Dosage:
Take this medicine in a proper dose as suggested by your healthcare professional. Do not take overdose on this medicine otherwise, you will suffer from several side effects.
Directions To Use:
- Read all the instructions carefully before taking this medicine.
- Gulp the whole tablet with a whole glass of water.
- Do not take the overdose of this medicine.
- Take this medicine after the consultation with your medical expert.
Storage:
Place this medicine in a cool and dry place. Keep this medicine away from the reach of children and pets.
Side Effects:
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Dizziness or feeling sleepy
- Being sick (vomiting)
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
Precautions:
- Complete the course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping too soon can make the infection recur and more difficult to treat.
- Take it with food to prevent nausea, which is a frequent side effect.
- It can make your urine dark yellow or brown in color. This is harmless and not a cause for concern.
- Do not take it for a longer or more frequent time than directed by your physician.
- Nitrofurantoin is used to treat and prevent simple urinary tract infections.
- Complete the course of the medication that your physician has prescribed, even when you begin to feel better. Discontinuing it prematurely can cause the infection to recur and be more difficult to treat.
- Take it with food to minimize nausea, which is a prevalent side effect.
