Niftas 100mg Tablet

Niftas 100 MG Tablet is an antibiotic that can kill bacteria. This is used for the treatment of urinary tract infection. It is very effective for this kind of treatment but it has many side effects.

It can even damage the lungs and liver & leads to declining liver function characterized by constant itching, yellow patches under the eyes, vomitingand very dark-hued urine.

niftas 100 mg medicine may also lead to damaged nerves if used for prolonged periods of time. The drug can also cause hemolysis, which is damage to the red blood cells & lead to fatigue and dizziness.

If you need medication for any other ailment, consult your doctor as this medicine may react with other medicines. Also, pregnant women too need to consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Allergy

• Impaired Kidney Function

• Skin Rash

• Fever

• Headache

• Drowsiness

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Dizziness

• Wheezing

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Itching

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of this medicine lasts for around one to three hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The medicine starts becoming effective within a few hours of consumption.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women can safely take Niftas 100 mg tablet up to the 38th week of pregnancy after which it might be dangerous for the health of foetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  There is no evidence that suggests that this medicine is habit forming.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine should not be taken by the nursing mother if her infant is younger than three months or suffers from particular ailments.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is not known whether this medicine reacts with alcohol. It is better you ask your doctor before you take alcohol with this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  You should not take Niftas 100 mg tablet before you drive because one of th symptoms of this medicine is dizziness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  You should not take Niftas 100 mg tablet if you suffer from kidney problems because this medicine may further damage your kidneys.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Avoid taking this medicine if your liver is not healthy. Consult your doctor on the dosage and alternative medicines.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Niftas 100mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Urifast 100mg Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Infura 100Mg Tablet

  RPG Life Sciences Ltd

• Uribid 100Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Utiact 100mg Tablet

  Zeuson Medicines Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Make up for the missed dose as soon a you remember, just make sure that it does not coincide with your next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  You should not take this medicine in excess of the dosage that your doctor has prescribed as this medicine has severe side effects and it can be fatal.

Nitrofurantoin belongs to the class urinary anti-infectives. It works by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis by forming reactive intermediates by bacterial flavoproteins. These intermediates will alter the bacterial ribosomal proteins, DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis and cell wall synthesis.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  it is not known if this medicine reacts with alcohol. Ask your doctor before you consume this medicine with alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Niftas 100 mg tablets react with medicines that contain ethinyl estradiol, cholera vaccine and atorvastatin.

• Interaction with Disease

  Niftas 100 mg tablets react with Glucose 6 phosphatedehydrogenase deficiency, peripheral neuropathy and kidney afflictions.

• Ques : What is Niftas 100mg Tablet?

  Ans : Niftas 100mg Tablet is a medication that has Nitrofurantoin as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by slowing down the growth of bacteria.

• Ques : What is Niftas 100mg Tablet used for?

  Ans : This drug helps in treating conditions such as Urinary tract infection, Bacterial infections of the bladder, etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Niftas 100mg Tablets?

  Ans : Niftas 100mg Tablet is a medication which has some known side effects like Skin Rash, Fever, Headache, Drowsiness, Diarrhea, Constipation and Dizziness.

• Ques : How long does it take for Niftas 100mg Tablet to work?

  Ans : The effect lasts for an average duration of 1 to 3 hours. Consume this tablet as recommended by the doctor. Do not take in higher amounts than advised. It is recommended take this medication at the same time every day. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Niftas 100mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 2 to 7 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same experience is not mandatory to everyone and so, it is not a recommended time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Niftas 100mg Tablet?

  Ans : The duration of the effect of this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore, the frequency of consumption of this medication will vary from person to person, it is advised to follow the proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the condition.

• Ques : Should I use Niftas 100mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The salts involved in Niftas 100 mg tablet react properly if it is taken with the food. If you take it with an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Niftas 100mg Tablet?

  Ans : Niftas 100 mg tablet contains salts, which are suitable to store between 15 to 30 C temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication, away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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