Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Nitrobact Capsule
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact an antibiotic?
Yes, Nitrobact is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Can I take Nitrobact for sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia)?
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact with omeprazole?
Nitrobact is not reported to interact with omeprazole. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use.

Q. Does Nitrobact cause constipation?
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact.

Q. Is Nitrobact better than trimethoprim?
Both Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact a narcotic substance?
No, Nitrobact is not a narcotic substance. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Does Nitrobact affect birth control?
Nitrobact can affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptives). As with other antibiotics, Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact safe?
Nitrobact is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Nitrobact for kidney infection?
Yes, Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact useful in the treatment of bronchitis?
Nitrobact is not recommended for use in bronchitis. Nitrobact is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

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

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

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

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

Q. Can Nitrobact make you feel sleepy (drowsiness)?
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact cause diarrhea (loose stools)?
Yes, Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact treat Escherichia coli?
Yes, Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact affect the action of levonorgestrel?
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact with amitriptyline?
No, interactions have been reported between Nitrobact and amitriptyline. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Nitrobact nephrotoxic?
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact with hydrocodone?
No, interactions have been reported between Nitrobact and hydrocodone. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Nitrobact with phenazopyridine?
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Nitrobact 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 Nitrobact with trimethoprim?
Nitrobact 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.