Altonin Tablet PR
Altonin Tablet PR can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking the medicine and complete the dose even if your symptoms improve. If you stop taking it too early, the infection may return or worsen.
Altonin Tablet PR
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Altonin Tablet PR is a combination medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract. It works by stopping the growth of microorganisms and killing the existing ones that causes the infection.
Altonin Tablet PR can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking the medicine and complete the dose even if your symptoms improve. If you stop taking it too early, the infection may return or worsen.
Using this medicine may cause some common side effects such as headaches, nausea, and flatulence in some people. 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.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
03Uses
Bacterial infections of urinary tract
04How To Use
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Altonin Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Altonin Tablet PR is a combination of two medicines. Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection. Cranberry Extract is an extract from cranberry fruit. It prevents the bacteria from connecting to the other bacteria to form a biofilm (colony) in the urinary tract (urine pipe), thus hampers the growth and multiplication of the bacteria. This is how it works to treat urinary tract infection.
06Benefits
In Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Altonin Tablet PR is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent urinary tract infections. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Altonin Tablet PR may turn pee dark yellow or brown. This is quite common and will return to normal color after you finish taking the medicine. 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. This will ensure that the infection is completely cleared and prevent it from returning.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Flatulence
Nausea
Headache
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Altonin Tablet PR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Altonin Tablet PR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Altonin Tablet PR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Altonin Tablet PR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CAUTION
Altonin Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Altonin Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Altonin Tablet PR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Altonin Tablet PR to treat and prevent urinary tract infections.
Take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.
Cranberry should be used with caution in patients with kidney stones as cranberry contains a moderate amount of oxalate.
Altonin Tablet PR can turn your urine a yellow/brown colour. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
If you are taking any contraceptive ‘pill’ at the same time as Altonin Tablet PR, the effectiveness of the ‘pill’ can be reduced if you have a bout of being sick (vomiting) which lasts for more than 24 hours. In such a case, ask your doctor for additional contraceptive measures.
Altonin Tablet PR can reduce the effectiveness of oral typhoid vaccine. If you are due to have any vaccinations, make sure the person treating you knows that you are taking this medicine.
References
Sources and references
MacDougall C. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1111-1126.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disinfectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ . Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 877-884.
Coates PM, Betz JM, Blackman MR, et al. . Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010.
