Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR
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Introduction To Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract. It works by killing the bacteria that cause such disease. But, it will not treat a viral infection.
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine may turn your urine into dark yellow or brown color. But, this is normal and nothing to worry about.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.
Uses of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR
- Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Benefits of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR
Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that
cause urinary tract infections. This medicine usually makes you feel better
quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is
prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are
killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Furinmax
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR works
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.
Quick tips
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Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR treats and prevents uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
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Finish the prescribed course of the medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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Take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.
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It can turn your urine a dark yellow or brown colour. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
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Do not take it for longer or more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Safety Advice
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR if I’m pregnant?
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
BreastfeedingCAUTION
Can I take Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR if I’m breastfeeding?
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR safe?
Consuming alcohol while taking Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR?
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR if I have/had kidney diseases?
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR if I have/had liver diseases?
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR take to work on a UTI?
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR starts acting quickly, but you will not start feeling better immediately after taking it. It may take a few days (2-3 days) before you see any improvement in your symptoms. If you do not start feeling better within 3 days of starting Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR without food?
You should take Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR with your meal or straightaway after the meal. Taking with food helps in absorption of medicine so that it works better. If you take it without food, you are likely to get an upset stomach. The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite may also occur. Therefore, to avoid unpleasant side effects, take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Does Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR make your urine orange?
Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR may turn your urine brown or dark yellow in colour. However, you need not worry as this is usually temporary and completely harmless effect. It will disappear once you stop taking Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR.
Q. Can Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR. This is because antibiotics kill the ‘good bacteria’ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR is a strong antibiotic (or broad spectrum antibiotic), which means that it is effective against a wide variety of urinary bacteria. It is important that Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR should be given to treat or prevent infections that are proven to be caused by susceptible bacteria. This is usually evaluated by a culture test which demonstrates a range of bacteria which cannot grow in the prence of an antibiotic. Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR has seen to be effective against UTI caused by Escherichia coli, Enteroccus faecalis, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus species: (eg S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. epidermidis). Some strains of Enterobacter and Klebsiella are resistant to Tenofur 100mg Tablet SR.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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