NFT 25 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Nitrofurantoin |
Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
- Active against Escherichia coli
- Active against Enterococci
- Active against Staphylococcus aureus
- Active against Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Active against Klebsiella species
- Active against Enterobacter species
Pharmacology
- Antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections
- Highly soluble in urine
- Inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins
- Active against Gram-positive aerobes
- Active against Gram-negative aerobes
Dosage
- Nitrofurantoin tablet dosage for adults
- Nitrofurantoin capsule dosage for adults
- Nitrofurantoin SR capsule dosage for adults and children over 12 years
- Nitrofurantoin suspension dosage for children
- Dosage for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Dosage for long-term suppressive therapy
- Dosage for acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Dosage for genitourinary surgical prophylaxis
- Dosage for prophylaxis
Administration
- Should be taken with food
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
- Interaction with uricosuric drugs such as Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone
Contraindications
- Anuria
- Oliguria
- Significant impairment of renal function
- Pregnancy 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
- Detection in human breast milk
- Nursing infants under one month of age
- Decision to continue nursing or discontinue the drug
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinue if acute, sub-acute or chronic pulmonary reactions occur
- Avoid antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate
Overdose Effects
- Occasional incidents of acute overdosage
- Vomiting
- 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