Martifur is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Martifur have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Martifur is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Martifur have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Martifur go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Martifur's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Martifur related warnings talks about Martifur's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Martifur is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Anemia, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Martifur contraindications section.
Additionally, Martifur may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Martifur is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Martifur is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Martifur safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Martifur in pregnant women.
Is the use of Martifur safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Martifur. Immediately discontinue Martifur if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Martifur on the Kidneys?
Martifur rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Martifur on the Liver?
Martifur has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Martifur on the Heart?
Martifur has very mild side effects on the heart.
Martifur should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Martifur unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Martifur habit forming or addictive?
Martifur is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Martifur as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Martifur is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Martifur cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Martifur
Taking Martifur with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Martifur
You may consume alcohol while taking Martifur. But caution is still important.
Yes, Martifur may cause yellow urine. It is known side effect of this drug which is unharmful and temporary in nature. It goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Martifur can prevent and treat kidney infection. Martifur contain nitrofurantoin which is effective against the bacteria which causes kidney infection hence this drug is used to treat kidney infection.
No, Martifur does not cause gastritis. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, sometimes Martifur can cause pancreatitis (Inflammation of pancreas) which results in intense abdominal pain. If you experience severe abdominal pain after taking this drug then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Martifur 2-4 times a day for 7 days or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food because the presence of food promotes the faster absorption of this drug from the stomach and helps in avoiding stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with anemia, diabetes, lungs disease, and history of allergy.
Take Martifur as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid the unpleasant side effect.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Macrobid ® (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 760
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 914-915
