Bactofuran

Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

Composition for Bactofuran Products

Bactofuran Products are primarily used for

Bacterial infections of urinary tract

About Bactofuran Products

Uses of Bactofuran Products

Nitrofurantoin is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.

Bactofuran Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Bactofuran are Nausea, Flatulence, Headache.

How Bactofuran Products work

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

Patient Concerns about Bactofuran Products

Frequently asked questions about Bactofuran Products

Frequently asked questions about Nitrofurantoin

Q. How long does Bactofuran 100mg Tablet take to work on a UTI?
Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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 Bactofuran 100mg Tablet or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Bactofuran 100mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Bactofuran 100mg Tablet without food?
You should take Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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 Bactofuran 100mg Tablet make your urine orange?
Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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 Bactofuran 100mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Bactofuran 100mg Tablet.
Q. Can Bactofuran 100mg Tablet give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Bactofuran 100mg Tablet. 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 Bactofuran 100mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Bactofuran 100mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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 Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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. Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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 Bactofuran 100mg Tablet.

Products for Bactofuran

Bactofuran 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
MRP
73
Not Available

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