Utirantin 100 mg Tablet

Utirantin 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 (UTIs), especially infections in the bladder. Utirantin 100 mg Tablet is not used for viral infections like colds or flu, and it only works against bacteria that are susceptible to nitrofurantoin.

How it works: Nitrofurantoin works by entering bacteria in the urinary tract and damaging the bacterial processes they need to grow and survive. In tablet form, Utirantin 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and then helps deliver the medicine so it can reach the urine where the infection is located.

Utirantin 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength nitrofurantoin tablet, so it is typically chosen when a clinician wants a full 100 mg dose in a single tablet rather than using lower-strength tablets. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this product fits standard nitrofurantoin dosing when a doctor prescribes 100 mg per dose, often for adults who can tolerate the medication and need treatment for a confirmed urinary infection.

• Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Bladder infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Sometimes used for UTI prevention when prescribed by a doctor
• Bacterial urinary infection treatment based on culture/susceptibility

• Swallow Utirantin 100 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it with food or milk to help reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times if you are prescribed more than once daily.
• Finish the full course exactly as prescribed, even if symptoms improve sooner.
• Do not use it for a kidney infection or feverish UTI symptoms unless your prescriber has specifically directed you.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Utirantin 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of nitrofurantoin per tablet. Depending on the reason it is prescribed, a doctor may direct it once daily, twice daily, or another schedule, but the exact dose and duration must be individualized. The maximum daily amount depends on the treatment plan and your kidney function, so follow your prescriber’s instructions exactly and do not take extra tablets on your own.

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

Common side effects of Nitrofurantoin may include:

• Nausea
• Upset stomach or abdominal pain
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Dark yellow or brown urine
• Dizziness or drowsiness, which may be more noticeable in some people taking the 100 mg strength

• Do not use Utirantin 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic to nitrofurantoin or other nitrofuran antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because nitrofurantoin may not be appropriate or may need to be avoided.
• This medicine can cause lung, liver, or nerve problems in some people, and the risk is more important to discuss if you need repeated courses or long-term use.
• Take it with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, because use depends on timing and clinical situation.
• Do not use it to treat suspected kidney infection, which often needs different antibiotics.
• Use caution if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking the tablet, and avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

• Probenecid
• Magnesium trisilicate-containing antacids
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys
• Some antibiotics or treatments that may change how nitrofurantoin works or is tolerated
• Live oral typhoid vaccine

Store Utirantin 100 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.