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Urifast Capsule , a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Urifast Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Urifast Capsule . Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Urifast Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Urifast Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Urifast Capsule 's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Urifast Capsule related warnings talks about Urifast Capsule 's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Urifast Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Urifast Capsule in conditions like Kidney Disease, Anemia, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Urifast Capsule contraindications section.
Additionally, Urifast Capsule may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urifast Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Urifast Capsule 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Urifast Capsule is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Urifast Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Urifast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Urifast Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Urifast. Immediately discontinue Urifast 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 Urifast Capsule on the Kidneys?
Urifast has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Urifast Capsule on the Liver?
Side effects of Urifast rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Urifast Capsule on the Heart?
Urifast has very mild side effects on the heart.
Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Urifast Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Urifast Capsule does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Urifast Capsule can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Urifast Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Urifast Capsule for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Urifast Capsule
It is safe to take Urifast Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urifast Capsule
Drinking alcohol while on Urifast Capsule does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Yes, Urifast may cause nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Take Urifast 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.
No, Urifast does not cause gastritis. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, sometimes Urifast 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.
Yes Urifast can cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhoea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhoea. If you have severe diarrhoea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhoea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
Urifast is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to the patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
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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
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