Uvamin Retard 100 mg 20 capsules
Acino
Acino
Compound
Each capsule contains
Nitrofurantoin 100 mg
Auxiliary components
Lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, gelatin.
Properties
A broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, a derivative of nitrofuran. It has a bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect in urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin is active against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Proteus spp. It is effective mainly in urinary tract infections.
Indications
Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract (including pyelonephritis, cystitis) caused by microorganisms sensitive to nitrofurantoin.
Dosage and administration
Acute urinary tract infections
Adults: 1 capsule 2-3 times a day for 7-10 days.
Chronic urinary tract infections (long-term treatment)
1 capsule 1-2 times a day for several weeks or months.
Contraindications
Severe violations of the excretory function of the kidneys, renal failure, oliguria, insufficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, pregnancy, early childhood, hypersensitivity to nitrofurantoin, heart failure stage II-III, cirrhosis of the liver, chronic hepatitis, acute porphyria, lactation.
Precautionary measures
The risk of developing peripheral neuropathy increases in patients with anemia, diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalance, vitamin B deficiency, severe renal failure.
Nitrofurantoin should not be used to treat diseases of the renal cortex, with purulent paranephritis and prostatitis. Nitrofurantoin is not prescribed in combination with drugs that cause impaired renal function.
Side effects
From the respiratory system: chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, pulmonary infiltrates.
From the digestive system: a feeling of discomfort in the epigastrium, anorexia, nausea, vomiting.
From the side of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system: peripheral neuropathy, headache, nystagmus, dizziness, drowsiness.
From the hemopoietic system: leukopenia, granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia.
Allergic reactions: urticaria, angioedema, pruritus, rash; very rarely – anaphylactic shock.
Dermatological reactions: exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme.
Others: drug fever, arthralgia.
Storage method
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.
Package
The cardboard box contains 2 blisters of 10 capsules, paper instructions.