Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Troydantin Capsule
Troydantin should be taken with food to avoid nausea which is a common side effect. Patients should be informed that their urine may turn brown after taking this medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Troydantin an antibiotic?
Yes, Troydantin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Can I take Troydantin for sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia)?
Troydantin is specifically indicated to treat infection of the bladder, kidney, and urinary tract. It is not indicated for treating chlamydial or other sexually transmitted infections. Please consult your doctor for your medical condition before taking the drug.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with omeprazole?
Troydantin is not reported to interact with omeprazole. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use.

Q. Does Troydantin cause constipation?
Troydantin is not known to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug. Diarrhea has been reported to be an uncommon side effect of Troydantin.

Q. Is Troydantin better than trimethoprim?
Both Troydantin and trimethoprim are effective against bladder, kidney, and urinary tract infections. Any of them can be better depending on the sensitivity of bacterial infection. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Is Troydantin a narcotic substance?
No, Troydantin is not a narcotic substance. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Does Troydantin affect birth control?
Troydantin can affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptives). As with other antibiotics, Troydantin can decrease the normal bacteria in the gut, hence decreases the absorption of estrogens (a component of the birth control pills), lowering their action, causing birth control failure. Consult your doctor for alternative birth control measures if needed.

Q. Is Troydantin safe?
Troydantin is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Troydantin useful in the treatment of a sinus infection?
No, it is not recommended to take Troydantin for a sinus infection (sinusitis). Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for this problem.

Q. Can I take Troydantin for a tooth infection?
No, it is not recommended to take Troydantin for a tooth infection. Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the tooth infection.

Q. Is Troydantin useful in the treatment of a streptococcal throat infection?
No, it is not recommended to take Troydantin for a streptococcal throat infection. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of streptococcal throat infection.

Q. Does Troydantin play any role in the treatment of a yeast (fungal) infection?
Troydantin has not been seen to be active against yeast (fungal) infection. Troydantin is used to treat bacterial infections.

Q. Is Troydantin useful in the treatment of tonsillitis?
No, it is not recommended to take Troydantin for tonsillitis. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of tonsillitis.

Q. Can I take Troydantin for bacterial vaginosis?
Troydantin is not indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Troydantin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

Q. Is Troydantin useful in the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, Troydantin can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as per your doctor's advice. It should only be taken as and when recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Troydantin useful in the treatment of a sore throat?
Troydantin is not recommended for treating sore throat. Troydantin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

Q. Can I take Troydantin for kidney infection?
Yes, Troydantin can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as advised by your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking medicine for any infection.

Q. Is Troydantin useful in the treatment of bronchitis?
Troydantin is not recommended for use in bronchitis. Troydantin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

Q. Does Troydantin cause yellow urine?
Yes, Troydantin can cause urine to turn dark yellow or brown. It is a normal phenomenon.

Q. Does Troydantin contain penicillin?
No, Troydantin does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Troydantin contain tetracycline?
No, Troydantin does not contain any tetracycline.

Q. Does Troydantin contain any macrolide?
No, Troydantin does not contain any macrolide.

Q. Can Troydantin make you feel sleepy (drowsiness)?
Troydantin use may make you sleepy (drowsiness). You should not drive or operate machinery if you are affected this way until such symptoms go away.

Q. Can the use of Troydantin cause diarrhea (loose stools)?
Yes, Troydantin can cause diarrhea (loose stools), although it is a less common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive loose stools which dehydrate you or make you feel sick or tired.

Q. Does Troydantin treat Escherichia coli?
Yes, Troydantin is active against Escherichia coli and is specifically indicated for the treatment of infections caused by Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.

Q. Can the use of Troydantin affect the action of levonorgestrel?
Troydantin can be taken with levonorgestrel. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with amitriptyline?
No, interactions have been reported between Troydantin and amitriptyline. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Troydantin nephrotoxic?
Troydantin has not been reported to be nephrotoxic. However, your urine may become dark yellow or brown in color. This is quite normal and not a reason to stop taking the medicine. However, it is to be used with caution in patients with decreased renal function and only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with hydrocodone?
No, interactions have been reported between Troydantin and hydrocodone. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Troydantin a sulfa drug?
No, Troydantin is not a sulfa drug. Troydantin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Is Troydantin a macrolide?
No, Troydantin is not a macrolide. Troydantin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with amoxicillin?
Troydantin can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with metronidazole?
Troydantin can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with ibuprofen?
Troydantin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with milk?
Yes, Troydantin can be taken with milk. Troydantin should be taken at meal times with food or milk. This will help to avoid stomach upset and also to help the absorption of Troydantin.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with phenazopyridine?
Troydantin can be taken with phenazopyridine as no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Troydantin can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen) as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Troydantin with trimethoprim?
Troydantin can be taken with trimethoprim. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.