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All Details About Nitrofuse Oral Suspension
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Nitrofuse Oral Suspension
Description:
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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.Nitrofuse Oral Suspension should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine may turn your urine into dark yellow or brown color. But, this is normal and nothing to worry about.
Earlier starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Nitrofuse Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.Side Effects:
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 themOrdinary side effects of Nitrofuse
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Nitrofuse Oral Suspension may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nitrofuse Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Nitrofuse Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Employ of Nitrofuse Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Liver
CAUTION
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nitrofuse Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Nitrofuse Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Employ of Nitrofuse Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. How long does Nitrofuse Oral Suspension take to work on a UTI?
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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 Nitrofuse Oral Suspension or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Nitrofuse Oral Suspension as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Nitrofuse Oral Suspension without food?
You should take Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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.
Q. Does Nitrofuse Oral Suspension make your urine orange?
Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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 Nitrofuse Oral Suspension. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Nitrofuse Oral Suspension.
Q. Can Nitrofuse Oral Suspension give you a yeast infection?
Affirmative, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Nitrofuse Oral Suspension. 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 Nitrofuse Oral Suspension or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Nitrofuse Oral Suspension a strong antibiotic?
Affirmative, Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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 Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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. Nitrofuse Oral Suspension 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 Nitrofuse Oral Suspension.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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