Question 1

How long does Martifur MR 50mg Tablet take to work on a UTI?

Accepted Answer

Martifur MR 50mg Tablet 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 Martifur MR 50mg Tablet or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Martifur MR 50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Question 2

What happens if you take Martifur MR 50mg Tablet without food?

Accepted Answer

You should take Martifur MR 50mg Tablet 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.

Question 3

Does Martifur MR 50mg Tablet make your urine orange?

Accepted Answer

Martifur MR 50mg Tablet 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 Martifur MR 50mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Martifur MR 50mg Tablet.

Question 4

Can Martifur MR 50mg Tablet give you a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Martifur MR 50mg Tablet. This is because antibiotics kill the ‘good bacteria’ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Martifur MR 50mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.

Question 5

Is Martifur MR 50mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Martifur MR 50mg Tablet 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 Martifur MR 50mg Tablet 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. Martifur MR 50mg Tablet 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 Martifur MR 50mg Tablet.

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