Utichek
Utichek Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections of urinary tract
About Utichek Products
Uses of Utichek Products
Nitrofurantoin is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.
Utichek Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Utichek are Nausea, Flatulence, Headache.
How Utichek Products work
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.
Patient Concerns about Utichek Products
Frequently asked questions about Utichek Products
Frequently asked questions about Nitrofurantoin
Q. How long does Utichek 100mg Tablet SR take to work on a UTI?
Utichek 100mg 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 Utichek 100mg Tablet SR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Utichek 100mg Tablet SR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
Q. What happens if you take Utichek 100mg Tablet SR without food?
You should take Utichek 100mg 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 Utichek 100mg Tablet SR make your urine orange?
Utichek 100mg 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 Utichek 100mg Tablet SR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Utichek 100mg Tablet SR.
Q. Can Utichek 100mg Tablet SR give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Utichek 100mg 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 Utichek 100mg Tablet SR or soon after stopping it.
Q. Is Utichek 100mg Tablet SR a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Utichek 100mg 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 Utichek 100mg 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. Utichek 100mg 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 Utichek 100mg Tablet SR.