Urifast

Composition of Urifast

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

Uses of Urifast

Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract Urifast Capsule 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.

How Urifast works

Urifast Capsule works by entering the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). Inside these bacteria, the medicine changes into active forms that damage essential parts of the bacterial cell, such as its DNA and proteins. Because of this damage, the bacteria cannot grow, repair themselves, or survive, which helps clear the infection from the urinary tract.

How to take Urifast

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Urifast Capsule should be taken with or after 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

If you miss a dose of Urifast Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Urifast

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

• 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

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 Urifast

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 Urifast 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 Urifast

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Urifast

Urifast Capsule 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

UROLOGY

Drug class:

Antibacterial agent

Chemical class:

Hydantoins