Nitrobact 100mg Capsule 10’S
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE contains Nitrofurantoin which belongs to the group of
medicines called Antibiotics. It is used in the management of urinary
tract infections. It is an infection that occurs in any part of the
urinary system including bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra. It
causes symptoms such as strong, continuous urge to urinate, burning
sensation while urinating, decreased flow in urine, cloudy appearance of
urine, blood in urine and pain in pelvic region, especially seen among
women.
Your doctor will regularly test to know how your lungs and
liver are working. NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE may also interfere with
urine tests for sugar, resulting in a false positive result.
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with lung or
liver disease, anaemia, diabetes (high blood sugar), any illness causing
severe weakness, electrolyte imbalance and vitamin B deficiency and
recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease.
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women at the stage
of labour or delivery because of the possibility that use at this stage
may harm the baby and should be used with caution in breast-feeding
women.
This medicine is avoided for use in infants below 3 months
of age. NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly
patients.
The most common side effects of taking NITROBACT 100MG
CAPSULE are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhoea. Talk to
your doctor if any of the side effects gets worsen.
USES OF NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE
- Prevents and manage infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract
HOW NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE WORKS
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE effectively manages and manages urinary tract infection
by killing bacteria present in the urethra, bladder and/or kidneys. It
mainly acts through disrupting the production of genetic material
present in the bacterial cell.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not crush or chew it. Your
doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your age,
body weight and the severity of infection. NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE
should always be taken with food or milk for effective working and to
avoid stomach upset.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE
COMMON
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- diarrhoea
UNCOMMON
- acute pulmonary reaction syndrome (sudden onset of fever, chills, cough, body pain and shortness of breath)
- sub-acute pulmonary reactions (persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and fever)
- chronic pulmonary reaction (gradual onset of persistent dry cough and shortness of breath)
RARE
- loss of consciousness (collapse)
- anemia
(fatigue, skin pallor, shortness of breath, dizziness or fast heartbeat
due to damage to bone marrow causing deficiency of the red blood cells) - signs of liver failure which may be fatal (yellow coloured skin and eyes along with stomach pain and swelling)
Stop taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- any
sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids,
face or lips, rash or itching that affects your whole body - fever,
chills, cough and shortness of breath (reaction of lung with the
medicine within a week or very slowly, mainly in elderly patients) - yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (inflammation of the liver causing jaundice)
- changes
in the sense of feeling and using muscles along with headache, extreme
mood changes, confusion, weakness, blurred vision (due to affected
nerves outside the spinal cord), which may be severe and permanent in
some cases - severe headaches (raised pressure in the skull)
- severe reduction in blood cells which results in weakness, bruising or more instance of infections
- blue or purple coloration of the skin (cyanosis causing low oxygen levels in the blood)
- signs of cutaneous vasculitis (fever, flu, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, blood in your stool, skin lesions and weakness)
- signs of autoimmune hepatitis (jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, joint pain and swelling)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea or vomiting:
Take
NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE with or just after meals. Stick to simple
meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. If the symptom does not
improve, contact your doctor.
Loss of appetite:
Eat
when you feel hungry. Eat smaller meals frequently than usual. Snack
only when you’re hungry. Eat a nutritious snack which is rich in
calories and protein such as dried fruit and nuts.
Diarrhoea:
Drink
lots of fluids such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated.
Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use during labour or delivery
because of the possibility that use at this stage may harm the baby. It
can be used with caution in pregnant women or are planning to have a
baby. However, consult your doctor before taking NITROBACT 100MG
CAPSULE.
BREASTFEEDING
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE should be used with caution for breastfeeding women and
should be avoided particularly for infant with known or suspected with
erythrocyte enzyme deficiency (including G6PD deficiency) as it may pass
through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE because it might make you dizzier.
KIDNEY
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with kidney
disease that severely affects the function of kidneys. It should be used
with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor
before taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE.
LIVER
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with liver
disease. Consult your doctor before taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE.
ALLERGY
Do not take NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to nitrofurantoin.
LUNGS
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with lung
disease. Consult your doctor before taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE.
OTHERS
NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you:
- are
suffering from a blood disorder called porphyria (build-up of certain
chemicals related to red blood cell that affects skin and nerve
function) - are deficient in an enzyme called g6pd
(glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) that causes in abdomen or back pain,
fatigue, dark urine, pallor or yellow skin and eyes
Before taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you:
- have diabetes (high blood sugar)
- have anaemia (a decrease in red blood cells that causes pale skin, weakness and breathlessness)
- are suffering from any illness causing severe weakness
- lack of vitamin B (especially that results in fatigue, mouth sores, diarrhoea and depression)
- have abnormal electrolyte levels in your blood
Use in Pediatrics:
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in children (under 6 years of
age) and infants above 3 months of age. It is not recommended for
infants below three months of age. However, consult your child’s doctor
for advice.
Use in Geriatrics:
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult
your doctor before taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- medicines used in the management of indigestion (such as antacids like magnesium trisilicate)
- medicines used to manage gout (Ex. probenecid or sulfinpyrazone)
- medicines which slow the passage of food through the stomach (Ex. atropine, hyoscine)
- medicines used to manage raised pressure in the eye known as glaucoma (such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Ex. acetazolamide)
- medicines which makes the urine less acidic (Ex. potassium citrate mixture)
- medicines
used in the management of bacterial infections (Ex. ciprofloxacin,
levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin, besifloxacin) - oral contraceptive such as ethinyl estradiol (medicine used in the management of pregnancy)
- typhoid vaccine (medicine given for the management of typhoid)
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of NITROBACT 100MG
CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Symptoms of overdose are gastric irritation, nausea and vomiting.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Nitrofurantoin |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Antibiotic |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Urinary tract infections |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature
FAQs ABOUT NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE
What happens if you don’t take NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE with food?
You
should always take NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE along with food or milk.
Taking this medicine along with food or milk makes it work more
effectively against urinary tract infections. This will also manage
stomach upset and help the absorption.
What to do if I forget to take NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE?
If
you forget to take NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE, don’t panic. If you
remember later, take that day’s dose as usual. If you miss a whole day’s
dose, then take normal dose on the next day. Do not ever take a double
dose to make up for the forgotten dose. If you are not sure, consult
your doctor immediately.
Does NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE work for other infections?
No,
NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE belongs to a class of medication called
antibiotics, which works by killing bacteria. This medicine is mainly
used in the management of urinary tract infections. It does not work for
cold, flu and other viral infections.
How long does it take for NITROBACT 100MG CAPSULE to work?
NITROBACT
100MG CAPSULE should start working within three to five days, although
it may take up to a week for symptoms of urinary tract infections to
clear. Be sure to complete the full course of medication. That is the
only way to ensure the infection is completely gone.
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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