Uses, Side Effects, Price of URINIF SR Tablet 10's:

URINIF SR TABLET contains Nitrofurantoin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used in the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections. It is an infection that occurs in any part of the urinary system including the bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra. It causes symptoms such as the strong, continuous urge to urinate, burning sensation while urinating, decreased flow in urine, cloudy appearance of urine, blood in urine and pain in the pelvic region, especially seen among women.

Your doctor will regularly test to know how your lungs and liver are working. URINIF SR TABLET may also interfere with urine tests for sugar, resulting in a false positive result.

URINIF SR TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with lung or liver disease, anaemia, diabetes (high blood sugar), any illness causing severe weakness, electrolyte imbalance and vitamin B deficiency and is recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. URINIF SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women at the stage of labour or delivery because of the possibility that use at this stage may harm the baby and should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.

This medicine is avoided for use in infants below 3 months of age. URINIF SR TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common side effects of taking URINIF SR TABLET are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects gets worsen.

USES OF URINIF SR Tablet 10's

• Prevents and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract

Benefits of URINIF SR Tablet 10's:

URINIF SR TABLET effectively treats and prevents urinary tract infection by killing bacteria present in the urethra, bladder and/or kidneys. It mainly acts by disrupting the production of genetic material present in the bacterial cell.

Take URINIF SR TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow URINIF SR TABLET with a glass of water and do not crush or chew it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending on your age, body weight and the severity of the infection. URINIF SR TABLET should always be taken with food or milk for effective working and to avoid stomach upset.

SIDE EFFECTS OF URINIF SR Tablet 10's:

The majority of adverse effects are temporary and go away as your body becomes used to the medication. If they persist or you're concerned about them, speak with your doctor.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Acute pulmonary reaction syndrome (sudden onset of fever, chills, cough, body pain and shortness of breath)
• Sub-acute pulmonary reactions (persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and fever)

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs

Q1.What happens if you don't take URINIF SR TABLET with food? You should always take URINIF SR TABLET along with food or milk. Taking this medicine along with food or milk makes it work more effectively against urinary tract infections. This will also prevent stomach upset and help absorption.

Q2.What to do if I forget to take URINIF SR TABLET? If you forget to take URINIF SR TABLET, don’t panic. If you remember later, take that day’s dose as usual. If you miss a whole day’s dose, then take the normal dose the next day. Do not ever take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose. If you are not sure, consult your doctor immediately.

Q3. Does URINIF SR TABLET work for other infections? No, URINIF SR TABLET belongs to a class of medication called antibiotics, which works by killing bacteria. This medicine is mainly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It does not work for colds, flu and other viral infections.