Urobacid Information

Urobacid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Urobacid have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Urobacid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Urobacid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Urobacid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Urobacid's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Urobacid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Urobacid contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Urobacid have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Urobacid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Urobacid Benefits & Uses

Urobacid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Urobacid 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

Urobacid Related Warnings

Is the use of Urobacid safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Urobacid. It is best to stop taking Urobacid immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Urobacid safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Urobacid. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Urobacid on the Kidneys?

Urobacid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Urobacid on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Urobacid on the liver, information on safety of Urobacid for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Urobacid on the Heart?

Urobacid is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Urobacid with Other Drugs

Urobacid 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

Urobacid Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Urobacid

Is this Urobacid habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Urobacid has not been reported.

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 Urobacid can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

There is no benefit of taking Urobacid for mental disorders.

No

Urobacid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Urobacid

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

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Urobacid

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Urobacid 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)