Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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. Bactofuran 100mg Tablet 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.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

If you miss a dose of Bactofuran 100mg Tablet, 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.

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

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