Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Infura cause constipation?
Infura 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 Infura.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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