Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Urinif cause constipation?
Urinif 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 Urinif.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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