Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Utab cause constipation?
Utab 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 Utab.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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