Utitroy 100mg Capsule

MRP
₹ 97.65
PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
YES
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
QUANTITY
10 capsules
SALT COMPOSITION
Nitrofurantoin (100mg)

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Introduction To Utitroy 100mg Capsule

Utitroy 100mg 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.

Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg Capsule

  • Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Benefits of Utitroy 100mg Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Utitroy 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Utitroy 100mg Capsule works

Utitroy 100mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

Quick tips

  • Utitroy 100mg Capsule treats and prevents uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

  • 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.

  • Take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.

  • It can turn your urine a dark yellow or brown colour. This is normal and nothing to worry about.

  • Do not take it for longer or more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Safety Advice

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Can I take Utitroy 100mg Capsule if I’m pregnant?

Utitroy 100mg 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.

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Can I take Utitroy 100mg Capsule if I’m breastfeeding?

Utitroy 100mg 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.

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Is drinking alcohol while taking Utitroy 100mg Capsule safe?

Consuming alcohol while taking Utitroy 100mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

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Can I drive after taking Utitroy 100mg Capsule?

Utitroy 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Can I take Utitroy 100mg Capsule if I have/had kidney diseases?

Utitroy 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Utitroy 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Utitroy 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.

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Can I take Utitroy 100mg Capsule if I have/had liver diseases?

Utitroy 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Utitroy 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Utitroy 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does Utitroy 100mg Capsule take to work on a UTI?

Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg Capsule or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Utitroy 100mg Capsule as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Q. What happens if you take Utitroy 100mg Capsule without food?

You should take Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg Capsule make your urine orange?

Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg Capsule. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Utitroy 100mg Capsule.

Q. Can Utitroy 100mg Capsule give you a yeast infection?

Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg Capsule or soon after stopping it.

Q. Is Utitroy 100mg Capsule a strong antibiotic?

Yes, Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg 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. Utitroy 100mg 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 Utitroy 100mg Capsule.

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