Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract

In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract Ubactin 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.

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. Ubactin 100 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Ubactin 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.Ubactin 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.

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. Ubactin 100 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Consuming alcohol while taking Ubactin 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 <p> Ubactin 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 <p> Ubactin 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 <p> Ubactin 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 <p> Ubactin 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ubactin 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Ubactin 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ubactin 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Ubactin 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.

Chemical Class :: Nitrofurans derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: UROLOGY

Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Nausea | Vomiting | Diarrhea

Q. How long does Ubactin 100 Tablet SR take to work on a UTI?::: Ubactin 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 Ubactin 100 Tablet SR or your condition worsens contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Ubactin 100 Tablet SR as advised by your doctor even if you start feeling better.| Q. What happens if you take Ubactin 100 Tablet SR without food?::: You should take Ubactin 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.| Q. Does Ubactin 100 Tablet SR make your urine orange?::: Ubactin 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 Ubactin 100 Tablet SR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern but do not stop taking Ubactin 100 Tablet SR.| Q. Can Ubactin 100 Tablet SR give you a yeast infection?::: Yes some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Ubactin 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 Ubactin 100 Tablet SR or soon after stopping it.| Q. Is Ubactin 100 Tablet SR a strong antibiotic?::: Yes Ubactin 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 Ubactin 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. Ubactin 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 Ubactin 100 Tablet SR.