Umactin 25 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Nitrofurantoin
Company	Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Umactin 50 mg capsule Umactin 100 mg capsule

Indications

Treatment of urinary tract infections
Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
Targeted bacteria strains

Pharmacology

Antibacterial agent for urinary tract infections
Highly soluble in urine
Inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins
Active against specific bacteria strains

Dosage

Different dosage forms for adults and children
Recommended dosages for different conditions
Dosage adjustments for long-term therapy

Administration

Should be taken with food

Interaction

Interacts with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
Inhibits renal tubular secretion of certain drugs

Contraindications

Anuria, oliguria, or significant renal impairment
Contraindicated in pregnant patients at 38-42 weeks, during labor and delivery
Known hypersensitivity to Nitrofurantoin

Side Effects

Frequent adverse events: nausea, headache, flatulence
Less common adverse events: diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, constipation, emesis, dizziness, drowsiness

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Detected in human breast milk in trace amounts

Precautions & Warnings

Discontinue if pulmonary reactions occur
Avoid antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate

Overdose Effects

Acute overdosage results in vomiting
Induction of emesis recommended

Therapeutic Class

Systemic Urinary Anti-infective

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30°C
Keep away from light and out of the reach of children

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