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Introduction To Urifast Capsule
Urifast Capsule 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.
Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule
- Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Benefits of Urifast Capsule
Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule
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 Urifast Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Urifast Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Urifast Capsule works
Urifast Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.
Quick tips
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Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule if I’m pregnant?
Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule if I’m breastfeeding?
Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule safe?
Consuming alcohol while taking Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule?
Urifast Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Urifast Capsule if I have/had kidney diseases?
Urifast Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Urifast Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Urifast Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Urifast Capsule if I have/had liver diseases?
Urifast Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urifast Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Urifast Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does Urifast Capsule take to work on a UTI?
Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Urifast Capsule as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Urifast Capsule without food?
You should take Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule make your urine orange?
Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Urifast Capsule.
Q. Can Urifast Capsule give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Urifast Capsule. 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 Urifast Capsule or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Urifast Capsule a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule 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. Urifast Capsule 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 Urifast Capsule.
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