NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TAB

Overview

NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TAB is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.

NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TAB is composed of: NITROFURANTOIN (100 MG)

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections.This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.This medication is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Even if you feel better, do not stop taking medication unless your doctor tells you to stop. 

Usage

NITROFURANTOIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TAB and its Constituents


  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of anemia, sugar, electrolyte problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney, liver, lung, nerve problems, porphyria, vitamin B deficiency, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight.
  • Rarely it may cause severe respiratory problems including death if you experience with symptoms like fever, chills, chest pain, unusual cough, trouble in breathing consult with your doctor immediately.

Common Side-Effects

NITROFURANTOIN : Hives, Skin Rash, Chills, Cough, Fever, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Throat Soreness, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

NITROFURANTOIN : Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

NITROFURANTOIN : Abdomen Pain, Eyes Blindness, Confusion, Loose Motion, Eyes Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Depressed Mood, Nausea, Vomit, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit

Disease Interactions

NITROFURANTOIN can interfere with: G6PD Deficiency, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Diabetes Mellitus, Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hypocalcemia, Peripheral Neuropathy

Technical Classification

NITROFURANTOIN is categorized as: URINARY ANTI-INFECTIVES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily46%
3 Times Daily35%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)10%

How long was it prescribed?

5 Days29%
7 Days26%
10 Days26%
3 Days7%
14 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs3%
5 to 12yrs1%
12 to 18yrs1%
18 to 35yrs29%
35 to 50yrs17%
50 to 60yrs13%
60 to 70yrs18%
70yrs and above18%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females62%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gynaecologist47%
Rheumatologist11%
Oncologist11%
Physician9%
Neurologist5%
Neurosurgeon5%
Urologist4%
Endocrinologist3%
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician2%
Cardiologist1%
Nephrologist1%
Pediatrician1%
Hematologist1%
Cardio Thoracic Surgeon1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

DOLO TAB 650MG20%
LACTIHEP SYP20%
A TO Z TAB18%
RABLET 20MG TAB16%
CEFTUM 500MG TAB11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)38%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)37%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)23%
TLC (HEMATOLOGY)22%
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY)20%
URINE C/S (MICROBIOLOGY)18%
UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY)17%
LFT (SCREENING)16%
PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY)15%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)15%
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)14%
CRP (SEROLOGY)11%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Plenty of fluids (Diet)11%

Available Alternatives for NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FURADANTIN TAB 100MGINR 10 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
FURENT 100MG TABINR 79.6 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
MARTIFUR 100MG TABINR 67.33 for 14 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
MARTIFUR MR 100MG TABINR 132.22 for 10 TABLET MRNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NFTOR 100MG TABINR 73.88 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFNEXT 100MG TAB SRINR 70.46 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTAS 100MG TABINR 99.23 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFTAS SR 100MG TABINR 99.23 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFTRAN 100MG CAPINR 209 for 20 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFTRAN 100MG CAPULEINR 68.35 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTRAN 100MG CP TABINR 290 for 30 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTRAN TM 100MG CAPINR 114.5 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTY SR 100MG TABINR 87.68 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NIFTY SR TABINR 87.68 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NIFUTIN 100MG TABINR 107.5 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITFUR 100MG TABINR 38.93 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITRO 100MG CAPINR 110 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITRO F 100MG TABINR 76.57 for 1 TABLETNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITROBACT 100MG CAPINR 68.35 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROBACT 100MG CAPULEINR 68.35 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITROBEST 100MG TABINR 89 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROFUR SR 100MG TABINR 80 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TABINR for NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
NITROSTAR 100MG TAB SRINR 70.79 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
NITROSTAR SR TABINR 70.79 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
TROYDANTIN 100MG CAPINR 93.15 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
TROYDANTIN 100MG CAPULEINR 84.7 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIBID 100MG TABINR 158.5 for 15 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIBID SR TABINR 145.8 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
URIFAST 100MG TABINR 68.35 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIFAST CAPINR 104.5 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100 MG
URIFAST CP 100MG CAPINR 330 for 30 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIFUR 100MG TAB SRINR 38 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URINIF 100MG TABINR 43 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URINIF 100MG TAB SRINR 89.8 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URIRON 100MG TAB SRINR 37.5 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
URITOP 100MG TAB SRINR 78 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
UTAB TAB SRINR 62.51 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG
XONIFT 100MG TABINR 99 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

FURABIT CAPINR 139.02 for 10 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN
FURADANTIN 50MG TABINR 9.48 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
MACFURAN CAPINR 290 for 30 CAPSULESNITROFURANTOIN
MARTIFUR 50MG TAB MRINR 86.41 for 10 TABLET MRNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
NEPHROGESIC TABINR 15.59 for 10 TABLETSPHENAZOPYRIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 MG, NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NIFTAS 50MG TABINR 64 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
NIFTAS FC-TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NIFTAS SR TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NIFTAS TABINR 64 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
NIFTRAN SUSPINR 179 for 230 ML SUSPENSIONNITROFURANTOIN 5 MG/ML
NIFUTIN 50MG TABINR 70 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
NITROFURANTOINNITROFURANTOIN
URIFAST 25MG/5ML SUSPINR 198 for 200 ML SUSPENSIONNITROFURANTOIN 5 MG/ML
URIFAST 50MG TAB DTINR 70 for 10 TABLET DTNITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG
URIFAST DT-TABINR 70 for 10 TABLETSNITROFURANTOIN 50 MG
URIFAST SYPINR 180 for 200 ML SYRUPNITROFURANTOIN 25 MG
URITOP SUSPINR 46.66 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONNITROFURANTOIN
UTICHEK 10MG TAB SRINR 76 for 10 TABLET SRNITROFURANTOIN 10.0 MG