Martifur 100 mg Tablet

Martifur 100 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 100 mg of nitrofurantoin in each tablet. It belongs to the nitrofuran class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial urinary tract infections, especially bladder infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Martifur 100 mg Tablet is not for viral illnesses like colds or flu, and it should be taken exactly as prescribed. The 100 mg strength is a full-strength tablet that a doctor may choose for an appropriate adult treatment plan.

How it works: Nitrofurantoin works by entering bacteria in the urinary tract and damaging the bacterial processes they need to grow and survive. As a tablet, Martifur 100 mg Tablet is absorbed and then concentrates in the urine, where it helps treat susceptible bacteria causing the infection.

Martifur 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength nitrofurantoin tablet compared with lower-dose options that may be used in different schedules or for different patients. Because each tablet contains 100 mg, it may suit adults whose prescriber wants a tablet that fits a specific treatment regimen and reduces the number of tablets needed per dose. A doctor chooses this strength based on the infection being treated, kidney function, age, and overall medical history.

• Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection
• Treatment of bladder infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Bacterial cystitis
• Targeted antibiotic therapy for urinary bacteria

• Swallow Martifur 100 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or milk to help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at evenly spaced times if your doctor prescribes more than one dose per day.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly as directed; this tablet is not meant to be used for a sore throat, cold, or other non-urinary infection.

Each Martifur 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of nitrofurantoin per tablet. Depending on the infection and your kidney function, a doctor may prescribe it once or multiple times daily, and the maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber for your situation. Do not change the dose or schedule on your own, because nitrofurantoin dosing must be individualized for this 100 mg strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Nitrofurantoin may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Headache
• Urine may look darker than usual

• Do not use if you are allergic to nitrofurantoin or other nitrofuran antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, because nitrofurantoin may not be appropriate if kidney function is reduced.
• Use caution if you have lung disease, liver disease, anemia, or nerve problems.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant, close to delivery, or breastfeeding, because nitrofurantoin may not be suitable in some situations.
• This 100 mg tablet can cause dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so use caution when driving until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen nausea or stomach irritation, so it is best to avoid it if it makes symptoms worse.
• Do not use this antibiotic to treat infections caused by viruses or infections outside the urinary tract unless your doctor specifically directs it.

• Probenecid
• Magnesium-containing antacids or supplements that reduce absorption
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys or liver
• Live bacterial vaccines such as oral typhoid vaccine
• Urinary alkalinizing agents that may reduce nitrofurantoin activity

Store Martifur 100 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box of 14 tablets, protected from moisture and heat.