Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Niftas cause constipation?
Niftas 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 Niftas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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