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Surantoin Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection, cystitis and kidney infections.

Medicinal Benefits:

Surantoin Tablet contains antibiotic Nitrofurantoin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection (cystitis) and kidney infections caused by most susceptible bacteria (susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, Klebsiella and Enterobacter). It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of the cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria.

FAQs

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

Surantoin Tablet belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotic. Surantoin 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.

Clinical evidence suggests that Surantoin Tablet is safe for pregnant mothers. However, you should consult a doctor before taking Surantoin Tablet .

No. You should complete the full course of Surantoin Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. After completing the full course of Surantoin Tablet will work. It is important that you take Surantoin Tablet at the right dose, right times and for the right numbers of days.

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

Surantoin 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, Surantoin 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.