For informational purposes only.
Urifast Capsule
Urifast capsule is prescribed to treat urinary tract infections ( UTI ).
Urifast Capsule Composition :-
Nitrofurantoin .................................. 100mg
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic drug.
Urifast Capsule Uses :-
Urifast capsule is used to treat urinary tract infections.
Urifast capsule works by killing the bacteria that cause the urinary tract infections.
Urifast capsule may be prescribed for other uses. For more information consult your doctor.
Urifast Capsule Dosage :-
Urifast capsule is a prescription medicine. Take Urifast capsule as directed by your doctor. Use Urifast capsule exactly as directed by the doctor. Do not take a higher or lower dose than directed by your doctor.
Urifast capsule is usually taken for urinary tract infections twice a day for at least 7 days. Take it with a full glass of water and food.
You should start to feel better during your first few days of treatment with Urifast tablet. If symptoms do not improve or get worse, consult your doctor.
Keep taking Urifast capsule until you have completed treatment, even if you feel better. If you stop taking Urifast 100 capsule too soon or skip doses, the infection may become more difficult to treat and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then the missed dose should be skipped. And take the rest of the dose for that day at equal intervals. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
How Does Urifast Capsule Work :-
Urifast 100 capsule contains : Nitrofurantoin.
Nitrofurantoin :
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic drug.
Nitrofurantoin works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection.
Urifast Capsule Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Urifast 100 capsule can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like :
Dark yellow or brown urine,
Nausea,
Vomit,
Loss of appetite,
Shortness of breath,
Excessive fatigue,
Fever or chills,
Pain in chest,
Coughing up,
Numbness or tingling,
Muscle weakness,
Swelling of the tongue or lips,
Skin rash,
Urifast capsule may cause other side effects as well. If you experience any symptoms while taking Urifast capsule.
If so, you should contact your doctor.
Urifast Capsule Price :-
MRP ₹ : 132.21 ( 15 caps )
Urifast Capsule Packing Information :-
Urifast capsule is available in pack of 15 capsule.
Urifast Capsule Marketed By :-
Cipla Ltd
Urifast Capsule Self-life :-
Please see the Expiry date/Manufacture date printed on Urifast capsule pack.
Some Precaution :-
Before taking Urifast capsule -
• If you are allergic to Urifast capsule. So tell your doctor.
• Tell your doctor that you are taking certain medications such as antacids, antibiotics, benztropine, diphenhydramine, probenecid, and trihexyphenidyl.
• If you have anemia, lung disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency. So tell your doctor before taking Urifast capsule.
• Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women taking Urifast capsule Tell your doctor before taking Urifast capsule.
Pregnant women should not take Urifast capsule in the last month.
• Talk to your doctor about the safe use of Urifast capsule in older people or people over 65 years of age. Older adults in general should not take Urifast capsule because it is not as safe as other medicines.
• Urifast capsule can make you drowsy. Do not perform mental tasks or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while you are taking Urifast capsule. Because alcohol can make the side effects of Urifast capsule worse.
• Urifast capsule can make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Avoid prolonged or unnecessary sun exposure.
• If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then the missed dose should be skipped. And take the rest of the dose for that day at equal intervals. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Classification :-
Drug Name - Nitrofurantoin
Therapeutic Class - Antidiabetic.