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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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About Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension

Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by bacteria. Urinary tract infection is the most common infection in humans caused by microbes and can occur in any part of the urinary tract such as the bladder, urethra, kidneys, or ureters.

Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension contains Nalidixic acid, an antibiotic that works by inhibiting the action of DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) that is essential for repairing and replicating the genetic material (DNA) of bacteria. Thereby prevents the reproduction and repair of bacteria. Thus, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

Take Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, nausea, or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension. Avoid taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension if you are breastfeeding as it may be excreted in breastmilk and harm the baby. You are recommended to complete the full course of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. You are advised to maintain a time gap of 2 hours between taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and mineral supplements, vitamins with minerals or iron, sucralfate, didanosine, or antacids containing magnesium, calcium, and aluminium.

Uses of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension

Urinary tract infections

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it on an empty stomach or at least 1 hour before meals or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Syrup: Take it by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Medicinal Benefits

Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension contains Nalidixic acid, which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly active against gram-negative bacteria such as E-coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter species, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri and Morganella morganii. Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension inhibits DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) action that is essential for repairing and replicating the genetic material (DNA) of bacteria. Thereby prevents reproduction and repair of bacteria. Thus, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

Storage

Keep Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have fits, porphyria (disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension. Avoid taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension if you are breastfeeding as it may be excreted in breastmilk and harm the baby. You are recommended to drink plenty of water to flush out the bacteria. You are recommended to complete the full course of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. You are advised to maintain a time gap of 2 hours between taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and mineral supplements, vitamins with minerals or iron, sucralfate, didanosine, or antacids containing magnesium, calcium, and aluminium.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Co-administration of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension with Cyclophosphamide may cause an increase in the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cyclophosphamide and Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, nausea, stomach pain, low fever, or loss of appetite, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Coadministration of Busulfan with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Busulfan and Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension, you can take these medicines if prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice unusual bruising, stomach discomfort, fever, or weakness. Do not stop using any medications without contacting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Co-administration of Bempedoic acid and Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can increase the risk of tissue injury near muscles and joints.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bempedoic acid can be taken with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps, stop taking bempedoic acid and consult a doctor. Exercise and using the impacted area should both be avoided. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Co-administration of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and Insulin detemir can have an impact on blood sugar levels. There have been reports of both hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and, less frequently, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and Insulin detemir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor, if you experience headaches, dizziness, sleepiness, anxiety, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, sweat, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, increased- hunger, thirst, and urine. It is recommended to maintain blood glucose levels. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Taking insulin aspart with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension affects blood glucose levels. Both hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and, less frequently, hypoglycemia have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between insulin aspart and Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia, which include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, or symptoms of hyperglycemia which may include increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Coadministration of Warfarin with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and Warfarin together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Co-administration of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose and, less frequently, low blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Glibenclamide can be taken with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat or symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and hydrocortisone together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and hydrocortisone can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Taking Fludrocortisone with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can increase the risk of tendinopathy.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fludrocortisone with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms - tendon pain or swelling, or prolonged disability - contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension:
Coadministration of repaglinide with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) and, to a lesser extent, low blood glucose (hypoglycemia).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Repaglinide together with Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcohol, soda, coffee, tea, and artificial sweeteners as they may cause bladder irritation.
  • Drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension to flush out the bacteria.
  • Avoid spicy foods and citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) as they may irritate the bladder.
  • Eat foods antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and plain greek yogurt.
  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension to restore some good bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
  • Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.

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FAQs

Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension contains Nalidixic acid, an antibiotic that works by inhibiting the action of DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) that is essential for repairing and replicating the genetic material (DNA) of bacteria. Thereby prevents reproduction and repair of bacteria. Thus, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension may cause diarrhoea as a temporary adverse effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens or notices blood in stools, please consult your doctor.

You are not recommended to take Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension with probenecid as co-administration of these medicines may reduce the effectiveness of Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension and increase its adverse effects. However, please consult your doctor before taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension with other medicines.

Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension is not used to treat viral infections. Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and is used to treat only bacterial infections.

You are not recommended to stop taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension, please consult your doctor.

You are not recommended to take Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension with warfarin as it may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, please consult a doctor before using Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension with other medicines to adjust the dose appropriately to use both medicines safely.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • NITROFURANTOIN
  • PROBENECID
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • MELPHALAN

Special Advise

Blood tests are recommended to monitor blood counts, kidney and liver functioning from time to time if Diarlop 300mg/5ml Suspension is continued for more than 2 weeks.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Urinary tract infection (UTI): It is the most common infection in humans caused by microbes and can occur in any part of the urinary tract such as the bladder, urethra, kidneys, or ureters. Most urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria, but some may be caused by fungi and rarely by viruses. Generally, urinary tract infections involve the bladder and urethra in the lower tract. It occurs mostly in women than in men. The symptoms of lower tract (bladder, urethra) infection include the increased urge to urinate, bloody urine, pain with urination, or pelvic pain in women. The symptoms of upper tract (kidneys, ureters) infection include vomiting, nausea, fever, or back pain.

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