Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Nitrostar cause constipation?
Nitrostar 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 Nitrostar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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