What is Martifur 100mg?
Martifur 100mg is a prescription medicine that helps to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract.
100mg of Martifur tablet contains Nitrofurantoin, which belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics.
Urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that can occur in any of the urinary systems, including ureters, kidneys, and urethra.
Martifur is also available under the brand name Macrobid. It can be purchased from a licensed pharmacy after a doctor’s prescription.
How does Martifur 100mg work?
Nitrofurantoin works for the treatment of urinary tract infections by killing the bacteria present in your urethra, bladder, and kidneys. This antibiotic acts by disrupting the production of genetic material which is present in the bacterial cells.
How to use Martifur 100mg?
Take Martifur 100mg tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Based on the severity of your infection, age, and body weight, the doctor will determine the right dosage of Martifur.
Nitrofurantoin should be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset problems, and it is effective in working.
Take this antibiotic tablet at the same time every day to achieve maximum benefits.
You should take 100mg of Martifur for the full prescribed time, even if your symptoms improve quickly. Stopping it early can cause the infection to return or worsen.
What are the side effects of Martifur 100mg?
Most side effects of the Nitrofurantoin tablet do not require medical attention; they disappear once the body adjusts to the medicine.
Taking this antibiotic as the doctor recommends can help avoid severe side effects.
Some common side effects of Martifur 100mg include:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
Get emergency medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Martifur 100mg?
Do not take Martifur 100mg if you are allergic to it, Nitrofurantoin, or have other allergies.
Your doctor might regularly conduct tests to know how your liver and lungs work. This antibiotic can interfere with urine tests for sugar, leading to false results.
Before starting the treatment with 100mg of Martifur, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of:
- Liver disorder
- Lung disease
- Anaemia
- Diabetes
- Any illness that causes severe weakness
- Electrolyte imbalance and deficiency of vitamin B
Patients suffering from severe kidney disease should consult the doctor first and then start treatment with Martifur tablet.
Doctors do not recommend Nitrofurantoin for pregnant women at the stage of labor or delivery as it can harm the baby. Breastfeeding women should take this medicine with caution.
Elderly patients can only take 100mg of Martifur tablet after the doctor’s recommendation.
Let the doctor know about all other medicines you take, including prescription drugs and herbal supplements, to avoid drug interactions.
Never recommend this antibiotic to others, even if they suffer from similar symptoms.
Nitrofurantoin can turn your urine dark yellow or brown. However, this is normal, and you don’t need to worry.
