Urifast Suspension

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  • Contains / Salt: Nitrofurantoin (25 mg/5ml)

Urifast Suspension

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Urifast Suspension Information

Urifast Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Urifast Suspension have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Urifast Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Suspension can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Urifast Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Urifast Suspension is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Urifast Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Urifast Suspension related warnings section.

Urifast Suspension is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Anemia, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Urifast Suspension contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Urifast Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urifast Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Urifast Suspension Benefits & Uses

Urifast Suspension is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Urifast Suspension Dosage & How to Take

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
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Syrup strength: 25 mg/ 5ml
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Syrup strength: 25 mg/ 5ml


Urifast Suspension Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Urifast Suspension is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • पेट दर्द
  • Urticaria

Urifast Suspension Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Urifast Suspension safe for pregnant women?


    Urifast is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Urifast Suspension 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Urifast Suspension on the Kidneys?


    Urifast has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Urifast Suspension on the Liver?


    Side effects of Urifast rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Urifast Suspension on the Heart?


    Urifast has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Urifast Suspension with Other Drugs

Urifast Suspension should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Urifast Suspension Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Urifast Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Urifast Suspension

  • Is this Urifast Suspension habit forming or addictive?


    Urifast Suspension does not cause addiction.

    No
  • 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 Suspension can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Urifast Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Urifast Suspension for mental disorders.

    No

Urifast Suspension Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Urifast Suspension


    It is safe to take Urifast Suspension with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Urifast Suspension


    Drinking alcohol while on Urifast Suspension does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.

    Safe


Frequently asked Questions about Urifast Suspension

Question over 5 years ago

Does Urifast cause nausea?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Urifast?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Urifast cause gastritis?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Urifast cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Urifast without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
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

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