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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Renspur Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

NPPA :

Regulated

About Nitflang 100 Tablet

Nitflang 100 Tablet is an oral prescription medication used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). It specifically targets bacteria in the bladder and urinary tract to clear up the infection. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed to ensure the infection is completely cleared.

To get the best results, take Nitflang 100 Tablet at evenly spaced times throughout the day and complete the full course, even if you start feeling better. Taking this medication with food or milk helps your body absorb it better and reduces the chance of an upset stomach. Drinking plenty of water during your treatment is also highly recommended to help flush bacteria out of your urinary tract.

While taking Nitflang 100 Tablet , some people may experience mild side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, or mild stomach upset. However, if you experience more serious issues such as breathing difficulties, a persistent cough, or signs of liver damage like yellowing of your eyes or skin, stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Do not take this if you have severe kidney disease, as your kidneys will not be able to clear the medicine from your body properly, making it ineffective and potentially harmful. You should also talk to your doctor before starting Nitflang 100 Tablet if you have liver problems, anemia, diabetes, or a history of lung issues.

Some medicines, like certain antacids containing magnesium, can prevent your body from absorbing Nitflang 100 Tablet properly. Avoid drinking alcohol during your treatment, as it can worsen side effects like dizziness and stomach upset. If you are pregnant (especially in the final weeks of pregnancy), breastfeeding, or are an older adult, consult your doctor or pharmacist to ensure this medicine is safe for you.

Uses of Nitflang 100 Tablet

Nitflang 100 Tablet is used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The detailed uses of Nitflang 100 Tablet are as follows:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Nitflang 100 Tablet kills the specific bacteria causing acute infections in the bladder and urinary tract.
  • Prevention of urinary tract infections: For individuals who get frequent UTIs, Nitflang 100 Tablet can be prescribed in a lower dose to stop bacteria from multiplying and causing new infections.
     

Key Benefits

Nitflang 100 Tablet provides effective treatment for urinary tract infections by targeting the bacteria responsible for the infection. By concentrating in the urine and helping eliminate harmful bacteria, this medicine offers several key benefits:

  • Helps Relieve Urinary Discomfort: Nitflang 100 Tablet works directly at the site of infection within the urinary tract, helping reduce symptoms such as burning during urination, pain, and the frequent or urgent need to urinate. This can improve comfort and make daily activities easier.
  • Supports Faster Recovery from Infection: By clearing the bacteria causing the infection, this medicine helps your body recover more efficiently. As the infection improves, symptoms gradually subside, helping you return to your normal routine sooner.
  • Helps Prevent Infection Progression: Effective treatment of urinary tract infections can reduce the risk of the infection spreading to the kidneys or causing more serious complications. This supports a safer recovery and helps protect long-term urinary tract health.
Side effects of Nitflang 100 Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet or capsule whole with a full glass of water or milk; do not crush, chew, or break it. If you are using the liquid form, shake the bottle well before each use and measure the dose carefully using a medical measuring spoon or cup, not a regular household spoon.

Always take this medication with food or milk to improve absorption and protect your stomach from irritation. Remember to follow your doctor's exact instructions and complete the entire prescribed course, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days.
 

How Nitflang 100 Tablet Works

Unlike other antibiotics that work throughout the entire body, Nitflang 100 Tablet filters rapidly through your kidneys and concentrates in your urine. Once inside your bladder, the medicine enters the bacterial cells and damages their DNA, proteins, and cell walls. This multi-targeted attack stops the bacteria from growing and reproducing, allowing your body's natural defences to easily clear the remaining infection.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

No reported interaction with Nitflang 100 Tablet . But, It is best to consult the physician before taking medication.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Nitflang 100 Tablet can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor. But do not take nitrofurantoin during labour and childbirth, as there's a chance that it can affect the baby's blood.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Nitflang 100 Tablet is excreted in breast milk. Caution should be exercised, and it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Driving

Unsafe

Nitflang 100 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, and the patient should not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have or had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Nitflang 100 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with renal dysfunction and patients with an eGFR of less than 45 ml/minute. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Nitflang 100 Tablet can be given to children but under child specialist medical supervision. Nitflang 100 Tablet is prescribed to the children to treat complicated urinary tract infections.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Nitflang 100 Tablet is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Nitflang 100 Tablet should be used under caution in geriatric patients as it can lead to adverse effects. Please consult your physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Nitflang 100 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Nitflang 100 Tablet as it may cause serious adverse effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of water: Aim to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily to flush bacteria out of your urinary tract naturally.
  • Take with food or milk: Always schedule your doses around meals or snacks to maximise absorption and prevent nausea.
  • Avoid irritating foods and drinks: Limit caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and acidic fruits (like oranges or lemons) while you have active symptoms, as these can irritate your bladder.
  • Do not use magnesium-containing antacids: If you need an antacid, choose one without magnesium, as magnesium binds to the medicine and stops it from working.
     

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Nitflang 100 Tablet to start to work: The time required for Nitflang 100 Tablet to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Nitflang 100 Tablet last: The effect of Nitflang 100 Tablet lasts for 1 to 3 hours.

What if you forget to take Nitflang 100 Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time.

Storage

• Store Nitflang 100 Tablet tablets or capsules at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F). •Keep the medication in its original container, tightly closed, and protected from direct light, moisture, and extreme heat.

Drug Warnings

  • Complete the full course: Never stop taking this medicine early, even if you feel completely better, as the infection can return and become harder to treat.
  • Watch your urine colour: Do not be alarmed if your urine turns a dark yellow or brown colour; this is a harmless and temporary side effect of the medicine.
  • Avoid magnesium antacids: Check the label of any over-the-counter heartburn medicine you take; avoid any that list magnesium trisilicate, as it reduces the effectiveness of Nitflang 100 Tablet .
  • Monitor your breathing: Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any new lung symptoms, such as a dry cough or shortness of breath, especially if you are taking this medicine long-term.
  • Report nerve tingling: Tell your healthcare provider right away if you feel any unusual numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hands or feet.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Antacids containing magnesium trisilicate: These can significantly lower how much medicine your body absorbs, making the antibiotic less effective.
  • Gout medications (like probenecid or sulfinpyrazone): These can block your kidneys from passing Nitflang 100 Tablet into your urine, which reduces its effectiveness and increases the risk of side effects in your blood.
  • Live typhoid vaccine: This antibiotic may stop the oral typhoid vaccine from working properly. Do not get vaccinations while taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

  • Food and dairy products: Taking this medicine with food or milk actually improves how well your body absorbs it and helps prevent an upset stomach.
  • Alcohol: Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine can increase your risk of side effects like dizziness, headache, and stomach irritation.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Kidney disease: If your kidneys do not work well, the medicine cannot reach high enough levels in your urine to fight the infection, and it can build up dangerously in your body.
  • Liver disease: People with a history of liver problems should use this medicine with caution, as it can occasionally cause liver damage.
  • Lung conditions: If you have asthma or other chronic lung issues, your doctor will monitor you closely, as this medicine can cause lung reactions.
  • G6PD deficiency: People with this genetic condition may develop a serious blood disorder (haemolytic anaemia) if they take this medicine.
NitrofurantoinMipomersen
Severe

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NitrofurantoinMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Coadministration of Mipomersen with Nitflang 100 Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Nitflang 100 Tablet and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms include liver problems, fever, rash, itching, loss of appetite, feeling sick, throwing up, feeling tired, feeling unwell, pain in the upper right side of your belly, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, not wanting to eat, belly pain, liver damage, bleeding, or throwing up. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Taking Lidocaine with Nitflang 100 Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitflang 100 Tablet with Lidocaine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Combining Nitflang 100 Tablet with Levobupivacaine can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Nitflang 100 Tablet and Levobupivacaine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms include a condition called methemoglobinemia, problems with your heart or lungs, your skin turning gray, feeling sick to your stomach, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, being very tired, having trouble breathing, breathing quickly or not deeply enough, a fast heartbeat, feeling your heart pounding, feeling anxious or confused. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
NitrofurantoinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
When BCG vaccine is used with Nitflang 100 Tablet, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitflang 100 Tablet with BCG vaccine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Coadministration of Nitflang 100 Tablet with leflunomide can increase the risk or severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Nitflang 100 Tablet and leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Combining Nitflang 100 Tablet with Procaine can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitflang 100 Tablet with Procaine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms include gray skin color, feeling sick, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, feeling tired, having trouble breathing, a fast or irregular heartbeat, and feeling anxious or confused. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NitrofurantoinEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Coadministration of Nitflang 100 Tablet with Etidocaine may cause methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Nitflang 100 Tablet with Etidocaine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms include a condition called methemoglobinemia, problems with your heart or lungs, your skin turning gray, feeling sick to your stomach, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, being very tired, having trouble breathing, breathing quickly or not deeply enough, a fast heartbeat, feeling your heart pounding, feeling anxious or confused. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NitrofurantoinLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Coadministration of Lomitapide with Nitflang 100 Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Nitflang 100 Tablet and Lomitapide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bleeding, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or liver damage. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NitrofurantoinSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Combining Nitflang 100 Tablet with Sodium nitrite can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitflang 100 Tablet with Sodium nitrite together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away if you experience gray skin color, nausea, a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, being tired, having trouble breathing, having a fast or irregular heartbeat, and feeling anxious or confused. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Nitflang 100 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Nitflang 100 Tablet may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Nitflang 100 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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FAQs

Nitflang 100 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including bladder infections, cystitis and kidney infections.

Nitflang 100 Tablet kills bacteria by entering their cells and destroying their genetic material. As a result, it is effective against bacterial infections.

Nitflang 100 Tablet belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotic. Nitflang 100 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria. On the other hand, penicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic effective against less number of bacteria.

Nitflang 100 Tablet does not work against viral infection. So, treating common cold and cough should not be taken.

Nitflang 100 Tablet makes your skin sensitive to sunlight, known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

No, Nitflang 100 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Stay hydrated by drinking at least six glasses of water or other fluids. Keep your underwear clean, and use underwear made of cotton to avoid spreading infection. Always keep your bladder empty as much as possible by peeing regularly. Your doctor may prescribe cranberry juice with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.

Always follow your pharmacist's or doctor's advice and the instructions that come with your medicine.

Your dose of Nitflang 100 Tablet depends on whether it's to treat or prevent a medical condition, your age, and how bad the infection is.

Nitflang 100 Tablet can cause acute or chronic liver injury. So, inform your doctor before prescribing Nitflang 100 Tablet about your medical condition. Your doctor will monitor your liver with blood tests and adjust the treatment if necessary.

Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. It may lead to more prone to more adverse events.

In some cases, Nitflang 100 Tablet may cause blurred vision. It may be severe and, in some instances, permanent. So, seek medical attention immediately if you observe any symptoms related to this.

In some instances, Nitflang 100 Tablet may cause neurological adverse effects, including headache, drowsiness, vertigo, dizziness, nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), intracranial hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy.

No, Nitflang 100 Tablet is not a sleeping pill; it is an antibiotic medication. However, it can make you feel dizzy or sleepy.

No, Nitflang 100 Tablet is not intended to treat anxiety. It is an antibiotic medication.

Acidic foods, spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine can all increase UTI symptoms and nitrofurantoin side effects, so you may want to avoid these while taking the medication.

No. Even if you start feeling better, do not skip doses or stop taking Nitflang 100 Tablet early. Complete the full course exactly as prescribed. Stopping treatment too soon may allow the infection to return and increase the risk of antibiotic resistance.

Nitflang 100 Tablet might cause weight loss as taking it makes you feel less or not hungry (loss of appetite). However, it varies from person to person.

Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water. Do not chew or break them. Take Nitflang 100 Tablet with or after a meal or snack. This helps your body absorb the medicine, as well as helping to prevent stomach upset.

Nitflang 100 Tablet can safely turn your urine a dark yellow or rusty brown colour. This is a very common and harmless reaction as your body processes and eliminates the medicine, and your urine will return to its normal colour once you finish the treatment.

Nitflang 100 Tablet is generally considered safe during early and mid-pregnancy, but it should not be taken during the final weeks of pregnancy (near term) as it can cause blood issues in the newborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication while pregnant.

Nitflang 100 Tablet begins working within a few hours of the first dose. Many people notice improvement in urinary symptoms within 24–48 hours, but it is important to complete the full prescribed course to completely clear the infection.

You should avoid taking Nitflang 100 Tablet on an empty stomach. Taking it with food or milk significantly improves how your body absorbs the medicine and helps prevent common side effects like nausea and stomach pain. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more personalised advice.

No, Nitflang 100 Tablet is not used to treat kidney infections. The medicine concentrates quickly in the bladder urine and does not reach high enough levels in the kidney tissues to treat a deep kidney infection. Talk to your doctor to get the correct antibiotic if you suspect a kidney infection.

You should avoid taking antacids that contain magnesium trisilicate while taking Nitflang 100 Tablet , as magnesium can bind to the antibiotic and prevent your body from absorbing it. If you need an antacid, ask your pharmacist to help you choose a compatible option.

If you develop a new or persistent dry cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain while taking Nitflang 100 Tablet , stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. These could be signs of a rare but serious lung reaction. Talk to your doctor right away for alternative treatment options.

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