Urifast Capsule Information
Urifast Capsule , a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Urifast Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Urifast Capsule . Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Urifast Capsule can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Urifast Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Urifast Capsule 's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Urifast Capsule related warnings talks about Urifast Capsule 's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Urifast Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Urifast Capsule in conditions like Kidney Disease, Anemia, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Urifast Capsule contraindications section.
Additionally, Urifast Capsule may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urifast Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Urifast Capsule Benefits & Uses
Urifast Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Other Benefits
Urifast Capsule 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Urifast Capsule Related Warnings
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Is the use of Urifast Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Urifast is safe for pregnant women.
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Is the use of Urifast Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Urifast. Immediately discontinue Urifast if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Urifast Capsule on the Kidneys?
Urifast has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Urifast Capsule on the Liver?
Side effects of Urifast rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Urifast Capsule on the Heart?
Urifast has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Urifast Capsule with Other Drugs
Urifast Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Urifast Capsule Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Urifast Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Liver Disease
- Diabetes
- Peripheral Neuropathy
Frequently asked Questions about Urifast Capsule
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Is this Urifast Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Urifast Capsule does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Urifast Capsule can make you feel drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Urifast Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Urifast Capsule for mental disorders.
No
Urifast Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Urifast Capsule
It is safe to take Urifast Capsule with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Urifast Capsule
Drinking alcohol while on Urifast Capsule does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Safe
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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
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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
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
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