Troydantin 100mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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 Troydantin Capsule
Benefits of Troydantin Capsule
In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Troydantin 100mg 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.
Side effects of Troydantin Capsule
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 Troydantin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Troydantin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Troydantin 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Troydantin 100mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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
Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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
Troydantin 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Troydantin 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Troydantin 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Troydantin 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Use of Troydantin 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Liver
CAUTION
Troydantin 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Troydantin 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Troydantin 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Use of Troydantin 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Troydantin 100mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrofurans derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Urinary Antiseptic-Nitrofurantoin
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Troydantin 100mg Capsule
Twice A Day
83%
Thrice A Day
8%
Once A Day
8%
What are you using Troydantin Capsule for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections of urinary tract
FAQs
Q. How long does Troydantin 100mg Capsule take to work on a UTI?
Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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 Troydantin 100mg Capsule or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Troydantin 100mg Capsule as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Troydantin 100mg Capsule without food?
You should take Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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 Troydantin 100mg Capsule make your urine orange?
Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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 Troydantin 100mg Capsule. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Troydantin 100mg Capsule.
Q. Can Troydantin 100mg Capsule give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Troydantin 100mg Capsule. 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 Troydantin 100mg Capsule or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Troydantin 100mg Capsule a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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 Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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. Troydantin 100mg Capsule 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 Troydantin 100mg Capsule.
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Name: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Registered Office: , 'Commerce House - 1', Satya Marg, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380 054. Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
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