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Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Nitrofurantoin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet

This medication is used to cure UTIs caused by a few typical kinds of bacteria. Lung inflammation is one of the major side effects of this drug and usually occurs if the usage persists for more than half a year. If the therapy is a long term one, then certain tests will be administered to check the functioning of the liver.

Pregnant women who are in their term of pregnancy (38 to 42 weeks) should talk to their doctor before using this drug. Also, this drug can be passed onto a mother’s breast milk and thus prove harmful for the baby that is being breastfed. In the case of the elderly, their kidney functioning isn’t usually at their best.

    What are the uses of Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 3 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The onset of action is not clinically known.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is recommended for pregnant women.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine is known to excrete through breast milk.

    What are the substitutes for Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet ?

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

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Missed Dose instructions

      If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication belongs to the class urinary anti-infectives. It works by inhibiting the cell wall synthesis by forming reactive intermediates by bacterial flavoproteins.

      What are the interactions of Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet ?

      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

        Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Lab

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Food

        Food

        Information not available.

      FAQs about Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet

      • Ques : What is Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet?

        Ans : Niftran 100Mg Cp is a medication which has Nitrofurantoin as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by slowing the growth of bacteria.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet?

        Ans : Niftran 100Mg Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urinary tract infection and Bacterial infections of the bladder.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet?

        Ans : Changes in facial skin color, Skin rash, Fever, Burning or tingling sensation, Headache, Drowsiness, Diarrhea, and Excessive gas in stomach are possible side-effects.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Niftran 100Mg Cp Tablet?

        Ans : Niftran Cp Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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