Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

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

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

Q. Does Uriron cause constipation?
Uriron 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 Uriron.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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