Inuti 100 Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Inuti 100 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.
Inuti 100 Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine may turn your urine into dark yellow or brown color. But, this is normal and nothing to worry about.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.
Uses of Inuti Tablet SR
Benefits of Inuti Tablet SR
In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Inuti 100 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 Inuti 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 Inuti
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Inuti 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. Inuti 100 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How Inuti Tablet SR works
Inuti 100 Tablet SR is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Inuti 100 Tablet SR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Inuti 100 Tablet SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Inuti 100 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
Inuti 100 Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Inuti 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Inuti 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Inuti 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Inuti 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Inuti Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Inuti 100 Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Inuti 100 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
Interaction with drugs
Taking Inuti with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Nitrofurantoin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Nitrofurantoin. If Purified Vi
Nitrofurantoin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Nitrofu
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Nitrofurantoin may increase the metabolism of Levofloxacin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Nitrofurantoin may reduce blood levels and efficacy of the active form of Ciprofloxacin.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Inuti 100 Tablet SR take to work on a UTI?
Inuti 100 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 Inuti 100 Tablet SR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Inuti 100 Tablet SR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
What happens if you take Inuti 100 Tablet SR without food?
You should take Inuti 100 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.
Does Inuti 100 Tablet SR make your urine orange?
Inuti 100 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 Inuti 100 Tablet SR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Inuti 100 Tablet SR.
Can Inuti 100 Tablet SR give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Inuti 100 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 Inuti 100 Tablet SR or soon after stopping it.
Is Inuti 100 Tablet SR a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Inuti 100 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 Inuti 100 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. Inuti 100 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 Inuti 100 Tablet SR.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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