Nalidixic Acid Benefits & Uses

Nalidixic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Nalidixic Acid 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
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nalidixic Acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nalidixic Acid is used -

Moderate

Drowsiness
Vertigo
Headache
Visual Disturbance
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Nalidixic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Nalidixic Acid safe for pregnant women?

Nalidixic Acid can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Nalidixic Acid, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Nalidixic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

Nalidixic Acid does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Nalidixic Acid on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Nalidixic Acid on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Nalidixic Acid on the Liver?

Nalidixic Acid is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nalidixic Acid on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Nalidixic Acid for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Nalidixic Acid with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Betamethasone

Dexamethasone

Bupropion

Moderate

Aspirin

Caffeine

Diclofenac

Ethinyl Estradiol

Nalidixic Acid Contraindications

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

Allergy
Liver Disease
Liver Cirrhosis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Ulcerative Colitis
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Nalidixic Acid

Is this Nalidixic Acid habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Nalidixic Acid is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Nalidixic Acid since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Nalidixic Acid does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Nalidixic Acid is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Nalidixic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nalidixic Acid

Taking Nalidixic Acid with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nalidixic Acid

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nalidixic Acid with alcohol will be.

Unknown