Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Nifty cause constipation?
Nifty 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 Nifty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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