Introduction

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Uses of Umactin 100

Bacterial infections of urinary tract

Side effects of Umactin 100

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How to use Umactin 100

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. Umactin 100 is to be taken with food.

How Umactin 100 works

Umactin 100 is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

What if you forget to take Umactin 100?

If you miss a dose of Umactin 100, 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.

Quick Tips

Niftas 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.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Consuming alcohol while taking Umactin 100 may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Umactin 100 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
CAUTION – Breastfeeding: Umactin 100 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.
UNSAFE – Driving: Umactin 100 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Umactin 100 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Umactin 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Umactin 100 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels.
CAUTION – Liver: Umactin 100 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Umactin 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Umactin 100 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.