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U Free

  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Nitrofurantoin (100 mg)

U Free

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Nitrofurantoin (100 mg)

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U Free Information

U Free is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. U Free also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of U Free is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, U Free can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of U Free are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of U Free is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if U Free has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the U Free related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Anemia, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of U Free since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by U Free are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of U Free with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for U Free, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

  1. U Free Benefits & Uses
  2. U Free Dosage & How to Take
  3. U Free Side Effects
  4. U Free Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of U Free with Other Drugs
  6. U Free Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about U Free
  8. U Free Interactions with Food and Alcohol

U Free Benefits & Uses

U Free is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

  • Cystitis

U Free 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: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • 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: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • 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: 1.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

U Free Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when U Free is used -

Severe

  • मैक्युलोपापुलर दाने
  • चक्कर आना (और पढ़ें - चक्कर आने पर करें ये घरेलू उपाय)
  • ऊंघना
  • सिरदर्द

Moderate

  • जोड़ों में दर्द
  • सीने में दर्द (और पढ़ें - छाती में दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
  • जोड़ों का दर्द

Mild

  • मतली या उलटी
  • दस्त
  • पेट दर्द
  • उरटिकारिअ

U Free Related Warnings

  • Is the use of U Free safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take U Free safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of U Free safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of U Free. If you see any side effects, stop taking U Free immediately and talk to your doctor. Take U Free again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of U Free on the Kidneys?


    U Free may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of U Free on the Liver?


    U Free has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of U Free on the Heart?


    Side effects of U Free rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of U Free with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine
  • Shanchol Oral Vaccine
Leflunomide
  • Lefno 20 Tablet
  • Lefno 10 Tablet
  • Lefra 20 Tablet
  • Lefumide 20 Tablet

Moderate

Probenecid
  • Dax LA 500 Tablet
  • Bencid 500 Mg Tablet
  • Dax LA 250 Tablet
  • Apc Tablet
Atropine
  • Atropine Sulphate Injection
  • Atropine Sulphate Infusion
  • iTROPINE Injection 10 ml
  • Myatro Eye Drop
Azelaic Acid
  • Aziderm 20% Cream
  • Aziderm 10% Cream
  • Ezanic 20% Cream
  • Aziderm- 10% Gel
Folic Acid
  • Vitcofol Capsule
  • Vitcofol Suspension
  • Ferozorb Tablet
  • Irex Tablet
Ethinyl Estradiol
  • Ovral L Tablet
  • Krimson 35 Tablet
  • Yamini Tablet
  • Yamini LS Tablet
Ergotamine
  • Vasograin Tablet
  • Migranil EC Tablet
  • Ergacap 2 Capsule
  • NT Grain Tablet

U Free Contraindications

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

  • Kidney Disease
  • Anemia
  • Liver Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about U Free

  • Is this U Free habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of U Free has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking U Free as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume U Free only on doctor's advice.

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


    U Free is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

U Free Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and U Free


    Taking U Free with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and U Free


    You may consume alcohol while taking U Free. But caution is still important.

    Safe

Frequently asked Questions about U Free

Question about 3 years ago

Can U Free cause gastritis?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, U Free does not cause gastritis. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, sometimes U Free can cause pancreatitis (Inflammation of pancreas) which results in intense abdominal pain. If you experience severe abdominal pain after taking this drug then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 2 years ago

Can U Free treat kidney disease?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, U Free can prevent and treat kidney infection. U Free contain nitrofurantoin which is effective against the bacteria which causes kidney infection hence this drug is used to treat kidney infection.

Question over 2 years ago

Can I take U Free with omeprazole?

Dr. Keshu Lal Damor MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, U Free can be taken with omeprazole. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 3 years ago

How to take U Free?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Take U Free 2-4 times a day for 7 days or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food because the presence of food promotes the faster absorption of this drug from the stomach and helps in avoiding stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with anemia, diabetes, lungs disease, and history of allergy.

Question about 3 years ago

Can I discontinue U Free on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Discontinuing U Free on your own can increase the chances of infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.


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This medicine data has been created by -

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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Macrobid ® (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 760

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 914-915

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