Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Urifur cause constipation?
Urifur 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 Urifur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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