Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Nitrofur cause constipation?
Nitrofur 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 Nitrofur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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