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Nitbest Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Nitbest Tablet SR is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract. It works by killing the bacteria that cause such disease. But, it will not treat a viral infection.

Used in treating skin and urinary tract infections

Benefits of Nitbest Tablet SR

In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Nitbest Tablet SR works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that cause urinary tract infections. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Nitbest Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nitbest

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

How to use Nitbest Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nitbest Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Nitbest Tablet SR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitbest Tablet SR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Nitbest Tablet SR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nitbest Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nitbest Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nitbest Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nitbest Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
Liver
CAUTION
Nitbest Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nitbest Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nitbest Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Nitbest Tablet SR treats and prevents uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
  • Finish the prescribed course of the medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.
  • It can turn your urine a dark yellow or brown colour. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
  • Do not take it for longer or more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Nitrofurans derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Urinary Antiseptic-Nitrofurantoin

Patient concerns

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Prostrate check up Urinary tract infections
Dr. Pawan Rawal
Gastroenterology
Needs antibiotics Meet a urologist
Having urine infection since about a month. Took several antibiotics after consultation with doctor but they all show effect only for starting 2 days and then that antibiotic doesn't work. I have taken sporidex 500, zefu cv 500, norflox 400, levofloxin, cefodoxime (each taken for atleast 4-5 days). All work for starting two days then no effect and infection starts to increase. Urine culture report is attached. Kindly suggest medication since problem is increasing day by day.
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
You should consult a urologist and get a few tests done since we need to know the cause of your recurrent urinary tract infections.
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FAQs

Q. How long does Nitbest Tablet SR take to work on a UTI?

Nitbest Tablet SR starts acting quickly, but you will not start feeling better immediately after taking it. It may take a few days (2-3 days) before you see any improvement in your symptoms. If you do not start feeling better within 3 days of starting Nitbest Tablet SR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Nitbest Tablet SR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Q. What happens if you take Nitbest Tablet SR without food?

You should take Nitbest Tablet SR with your meal or straightaway after the meal. Taking with food helps in absorption of medicine so that it works better. If you take it without food, you are likely to get an upset stomach. The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite may also occur. Therefore, to avoid unpleasant side effects, take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Does Nitbest Tablet SR make your urine orange?

Nitbest Tablet SR may turn your urine brown or dark yellow in colour. However, you need not worry as this is usually temporary and completely harmless effect. It will disappear once you stop taking Nitbest Tablet SR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Nitbest Tablet SR.

Q. Can Nitbest Tablet SR give you a yeast infection?

Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Nitbest Tablet SR. This is because antibiotics kill the ‘good bacteria’ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Nitbest Tablet SR or soon after stopping it.

Q. Is Nitbest Tablet SR a strong antibiotic?

Yes, Nitbest Tablet SR is a strong antibiotic (or broad spectrum antibiotic), which means that it is effective against a wide variety of urinary bacteria. It is important that Nitbest Tablet SR should be given to treat or prevent infections that are proven to be caused by susceptible bacteria. This is usually evaluated by a culture test which demonstrates a range of bacteria which cannot grow in the prence of an antibiotic. Nitbest Tablet SR has seen to be effective against UTI caused by Escherichia coli, Enteroccus faecalis, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus species: (eg S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. epidermidis). Some strains of Enterobacter and Klebsiella are resistant to Nitbest Tablet SR.

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References

  1. Petri WA Jr. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1474-75.
  2. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disingectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 878.
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Expires on or after: February, 2025

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