Saftoin Tablet

Composition of Saftoin Tablet

Saftoin Tablet contains Nitrofurantoin (100mg). It belongs to the Antibacterial agent class of medicines.

Uses of Saftoin Tablet

Saftoin 100 mg Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.

Key benefits

• Targets infections that other antibiotic groups do not reach

How Saftoin Tablet works

Saftoin 100 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

How to take Saftoin Tablet

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. Saftoin 100 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Saftoin Tablet

Most side effects of Saftoin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Saftoin Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Do not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole, ornidazole or tinidazole, or for the period after the course that your doctor states — the combination causes severe flushing, vomiting and a racing heart. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Tetracyclines stain developing teeth and are avoided in young children and in pregnancy. Antibiotics do not work against colds, flu or most sore throats, which are caused by viruses.

Do not take Saftoin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron, zinc and calcium reduce the absorption of tetracyclines — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.

How to store Saftoin Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Saftoin Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Saftoin 100 Tablet treats and prevents uncomplicated urinary tract infections.</li> <li><div>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.</div></li> <li><div>Take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.</div></li> <li><div>It can turn your urine a dark yellow or brown colour. This is normal and nothing to worry about.</div></li> <li><div>Do not take it for longer or more often than prescribed by your doctor.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Antibacterial agent