Urocure SR 100 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 20.06 (2 x 10: ৳ 401.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.60

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Nitrofurantoin
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Urocure 25 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
  • Effective against susceptible strains of bacteria

Pharmacology

  • Nitrofurantoin is highly soluble in urine
  • Inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins
  • Active against specific gram-positive aerobes
  • Active against specific gram-negative aerobes

Dosage

  • Different dosage for adults and children
  • Multiple dosage forms available (tablet, capsule, suspension)
  • Specific dosages for acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Instructions for long-term suppressive therapy

Administration

  • Should be taken with food

Interaction

  • Reduced absorption when taken with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
  • Inhibition of renal tubular secretion by certain drugs

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Flatulence
  • Other less occurred adverse events

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Detection in human breast milk
  • Consideration for nursing infants under one month of age

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinuation in case of pulmonary reactions
  • Avoidance of antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate

Overdose Effects

  • Vomiting in case of occasional incidents of acute overdosage
  • Recommendation for induction of emesis

Therapeutic Class

  • Systemic Urinary Anti-infective

Storage Conditions

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

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