Nitrofur SR 50 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Nitrofurantoin
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Nitrofur sr 100 mg capsule Nitrofur 25 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
  • Susceptible bacteria: Escherichia coli, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species

Pharmacology

  • Antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections
  • High solubility in urine
  • May impart a brown color to urine
  • Inactivation or alteration of bacterial ribosomal proteins and macromolecules
  • Activity against Gram-Positive Aerobes
  • Activity against Gram-Negative Aerobes

Dosage

  • Dosage for adults
  • Dosage for children over 12 years
  • Different dosages for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Dosage for long-term suppressive therapy
  • Dosage for genito-urinary surgical prophylaxis
  • Dosage for pediatric patients

Administration

  • Should be taken with food

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
  • Reduction of absorption when administered with certain drugs
  • Inhibition of renal tubular secretion by certain drugs

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
  • Limited studies in pregnant women
  • Detection in human breast milk
  • Potential adverse reactions in nursing infants
  • Consideration for drug continuation during nursing

Precautions & Warnings

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

Overdose Effects

  • Occasional incidents of acute overdosage
  • Symptoms may include vomiting
  • 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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