Utiquin Benefits & Uses

Utiquin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Utiquin 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Utiquin Related Warnings

Is the use of Utiquin safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Utiquin safe during breastfeeding?

Utiquin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Utiquin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Utiquin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Utiquin on the Liver?

Information about safety of Utiquin for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Utiquin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Utiquin for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Utiquin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Aspirin

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Probenecid

Utiquin Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Utiquin

Is this Utiquin habit forming or addictive?

Utiquin does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Utiquin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Utiquin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Utiquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Utiquin

Taking Utiquin with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Utiquin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Utiquin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Noroxin® (norfloxacin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Nufloxib (norfloxacin)