DESCRIPTION

Avonit 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. Avonit 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.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract Avonit 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.

USE OF

Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract

BENEFITS

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

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Nitrofurans derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::UROLOGY|Action Class::Urinary Antiseptic-Nitrofurantoin

HOW TO USE

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

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – Consuming alcohol while taking Avonit 100 Tablet SR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). – Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Avonit 100 Tablet SR 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. – Breast feeding : CAUTION – Avonit 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 – Avonit 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 – Avonit 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Avonit 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Avonit 100 Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels. – Liver : CAUTION – Avonit 100 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avonit 100 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Avonit 100 Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Avonit 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Vomiting | Diarrhea

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

UNSAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LACTATION INTERACTION

CAUTION

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. How long does Avonit 100 Tablet SR take to work on a UTI?::: Avonit 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 Avonit 100 Tablet SR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Avonit 100 Tablet SR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.| Q. What happens if you take Avonit 100 Tablet SR without food?::: You should take Avonit 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 Avonit 100 Tablet SR make your urine orange?::: Avonit 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 Avonit 100 Tablet SR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Avonit 100 Tablet SR.| Q. Can Avonit 100 Tablet SR give you a yeast infection?::: Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ÔthrushÕ after taking Avonit 100 Tablet SR. This is because antibiotics kill the Ôgood bacteriaÕ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Avonit 100 Tablet SR or soon after stopping it.| Q. Is Avonit 100 Tablet SR a strong antibiotic?::: Yes, Avonit 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 Avonit 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. Avonit 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 Avonit 100 Tablet SR.

DISCLAIMER

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