Urifast 50mg Tablet DT
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Product introduction
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast Tablet DT
Benefits of Urifast Tablet DT
In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast Tablet DT
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 Urifast
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Urifast Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Urifast 50mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Urifast 50mg Tablet DT may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Use of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Liver
CAUTION
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Use of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT
Twice A Day
38%
Once A Day
38%
Four Times A *
12%
Thrice A Day
12%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Urifast Tablet DT for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Urifast 50mg Tablet DT?
Vomiting
100%
FAQs
Q. How long does Urifast 50mg Tablet DT take to work on a UTI?
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Urifast 50mg Tablet DT as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Urifast 50mg Tablet DT without food?
You should take Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT make your urine orange?
Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Urifast 50mg Tablet DT.
Q. Can Urifast 50mg Tablet DT give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Urifast 50mg Tablet DT. 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Urifast 50mg Tablet DT a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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. Urifast 50mg Tablet DT 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 Urifast 50mg Tablet DT.
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