Umactin 50 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Nitrofurantoin
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Umactin 100 mg capsule Umactin 25 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
  • Susceptible strains of Escherichia coli
  • Enterococci
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus saprophyticus
  • Klebsiella species
  • Enterobacter species

Pharmacology

  • Antibacterial agent
  • Highly soluble in urine
  • Inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins
  • Active against Gram-Positive Aerobes
  • Active against Gram-Negative Aerobes

Dosage

  • Nitrofurantoin tablet for adults
  • Nitrofurantoin capsule for adults
  • Nitrofurantoin SR capsule for adults and children over 12 years
  • Nitrofurantoin suspension for children
  • Dosage for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Long-term suppressive therapy dosage
  • Genito-urinary surgical prophylaxis dosage
  • Dosage for children based on weight

Administration

  • Should be taken with food

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
  • Interaction with Uricosuric drugs like Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone

Contraindications

  • Anuria
  • Oliguria
  • Significant impairment of renal function
  • Pregnant patients at 38-42 weeks
  • During labor and delivery
  • Known hypersensitivity to Nitrofurantoin

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Flatulence
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Emesis
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Detected in human breast milk in trace amounts
  • Potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants
  • Decision to discontinue nursing or drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinue if pulmonary reactions occur
  • Avoid antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate

Overdose Effects

  • Occasional incidents of acute overdosage
  • Induction of emesis recommended

Therapeutic Class

  • Systemic Urinary Anti-infective

Storage Conditions

  • Do not store above 30°C
  • Keep away from light
  • Out of the reach of children

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