Niftas 100 Tablet (Nitrofurantoin 100mg)
$39.00 – $95.00
| Country of Origin | india |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Generic Name | Nitrofurantoin |
| Indication | Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract |
| Packaging | 10 tablets in a strip |
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Composition | Nitrofurantoin (100mg) |
| Niftas 100 Tablet (Nitrofurantoin 100mg) | |||
| Pack Size | Price | Price/Unit | Add To Cart |
| 50 Tablet/s | $39.00 (0.78/unit) | $0.78 | |
| 100 Tablet/s | $67.00 (0.67/unit) | $0.67 | |
| 150 Tablet/s | $95.00 (0.63/unit) | $0.63 | |
About Niftas Tablet 10’s
Niftas Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of antibacterial or antibiotics. Niftas Tablet 10’s is used to prevent and treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection (cystitis). Besides this, it is also used in to treat kidney infections. A urine infection is often called a urinary tract infection (or simply, UTI). Most urine infections are caused by germs (bacteria). They are usually easily treated with a short course of an antibacterial medicine such as Niftas Tablet 10’s. Occasionally, longer-term treatment is needed to prevent infections from coming back.
Niftas Tablet 10’s contains Nitrofurantoin. When you take Niftas Tablet 10’s, your body immediately filters it out of your blood and into your urine. If you have a urinary tract infection, this indicates that the treatment is concentrated at the site of illness. On the other hand, nitrofurantoin kills bacteria by entering their cells and destroying their genetic material. As a result, it is effective against bacterial infections.
You should take Niftas Tablet 10’s only if your doctor has prescribed you. Most bacterial infections get treated within one week, while some conditions might take longer. If you stop taking it too early, the infection may return or worsen. So, it would be best if you tried to complete the prescribed dosage. During the treatment with Niftas Tablet 10’s, you may observe some common side effects like feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and headaches. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolve after some time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know about this if you notice any sudden wheeziness, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) STOP TAKING your medicine and go to a doctor immediately.
Niftas Tablet 10’s is generally well-tolerated among adults and children. Do not take Niftas Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin antibiotics, have liver/kidney problems, and had any vaccinations. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Niftas Tablet 10’s. As far as it is known, Niftas Tablet 10’s may be used in pregnancy. However, it should not be used during labour or delivery because there is a possibility that use at this stage may affect the baby. If you want to breastfeed, please consult your doctor first.
Uses of Niftas Tablet 10’s
Bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection, cystitis and kidney infections.
Medicinal Benefits
Niftas Tablet 10’s contains antibiotic Nitrofurantoin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection (cystitis) and kidney infections caused by most susceptible bacteria (susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, Klebsiella and Enterobacter). It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of the cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Niftas Tablet 10’s
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Dizziness or feeling sleepy
- Being sick (vomiting)
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Headaches
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Niftas Tablet 10’s if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Niftas Tablet 10’s or any other medicines in the past, or inherited conditions such as porphyria (a blood disorder), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, severe kidney disease, diabetes, or any illness-causing severe weakness, anaemia or vitamin B deficiency. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Niftas Tablet 10’s may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Grapefruit, a calcium-rich food, should be avoided along with Niftas Tablet 10’s. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Niftas Tablet 10’s as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Niftas Tablet 10’s.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: Niftas Tablet 10’s may have an interaction with Vaccines [such as Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), cholera vaccine, live, typhoid vaccine, live], a medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (teriflunomide), medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis (leflunomide), cholesterol-lowering medications (lomitapide), cholesterol-lowering pills (mipomersen), medication is used to treat a certain type of tumour (pexidartinib), a topical anaesthetic (prilocaine), and medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (teriflunomide).
Drug-Food Interactions: Niftas Tablet 10’s interacts with grapefruit, foods rich in calcium, and a large volume of alcohol. Grapefruit contains compounds known as furanocoumarins, which interfere with how the liver and intestines break down the medicine and filter out toxins.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had colitis (a chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon), G-6-PD deficiency (hemolytic anaemia), hepatotoxicity (Liver Disease), Renal Dysfunction (kidney disease), peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness and pain from nerve damage), and respiratory disorders.
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