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Uritoin 100 Tablet SR
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract. It works by killing the bacteria that cause such disease. But, it will not treat a viral infection.
Used in treating skin and urinary tract infections
Used in treating skin and urinary tract infections
Uses of Uritoin Tablet SR
Benefits of Uritoin Tablet SR
In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that cause urinary tract infections. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Uritoin Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Uritoin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Uritoin Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Uritoin 100 Tablet SR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Uritoin 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Use of Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Liver
CAUTION
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Uritoin 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Use of Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Uritoin 100 Tablet SR 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrofurans derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Urinary Antiseptic-Nitrofurantoin
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Uritoin 100 Tablet SR take to work on a UTI?
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR 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 Uritoin 100 Tablet SR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Uritoin 100 Tablet SR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
What happens if you take Uritoin 100 Tablet SR without food?
You should take Uritoin 100 Tablet SR 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.
Does Uritoin 100 Tablet SR make your urine orange?
Uritoin 100 Tablet SR 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 Uritoin 100 Tablet SR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Uritoin 100 Tablet SR.
Can Uritoin 100 Tablet SR give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Uritoin 100 Tablet SR. This is because antibiotics kill the ‘good bacteria’ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Uritoin 100 Tablet SR or soon after stopping it.
Is Uritoin 100 Tablet SR a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Uritoin 100 Tablet SR is a strong antibiotic (or broad spectrum antibiotic), which means that it is effective against a wide variety of urinary bacteria. It is important that Uritoin 100 Tablet SR should be given to treat or prevent infections that are proven to be caused by susceptible bacteria. This is usually evaluated by a culture test which demonstrates a range of bacteria which cannot grow in the prence of an antibiotic. Uritoin 100 Tablet SR has seen to be effective against UTI caused by Escherichia coli, Enteroccus faecalis, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus species: (eg S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. epidermidis). Some strains of Enterobacter and Klebsiella are resistant to Uritoin 100 Tablet SR.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 984-86.
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