Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Uritop cause constipation?
Uritop 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 Uritop.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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