Quinotop 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Quinotop Information

Quinotop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Quinotop have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Quinotop. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quinotop as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinotop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Quinotop is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Quinotop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Quinotop related warnings section.

Quinotop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Quinotop contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Quinotop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Quinotop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Quinotop Benefits & Uses
Quinotop Dosage & How to Take
Quinotop Side Effects
Quinotop Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Quinotop with Other Drugs
Quinotop Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Quinotop
Quinotop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Quinotop Benefits & Uses

Quinotop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Quinotop Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Quinotop Related Warnings

Is the use of Quinotop safe for pregnant women?

Quinotop can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Quinotop right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Quinotop safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Quinotop. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Kidneys?

Quinotop rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Liver?

Quinotop has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Quinotop on the Heart?

Side effects of Quinotop rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Quinotop with Other Drugs

Quinotop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Quinotop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinotop unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Quinotop

Is this Quinotop habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Quinotop can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Quinotop, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Quinotop can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Quinotop only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Quinotop in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Quinotop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quinotop

Taking certain foods and Quinotop together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinotop

Taking Quinotop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Quinotop

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Quinotop with azithromycin?

Dr. , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Quinotop with azithromycin because it can cause problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the foods to be avoided when taking Quinotop?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Quinotop along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Quinotop with calcium-rich foods.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Quinotop with ibuprofen?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Quinotop with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Quinotop with warfarin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Quinotop should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Quinotop to you.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Quinotop with dextromethorphan?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Quinotop can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.