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Is Xonift an antibiotic? : Yes, Xonift is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Can I take Xonift for sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia)? : Xonift is specifically indicated to treat infection of the bladder, kidney, and urinary tract. It is not indicated for treating chlamydial or other sexually transmitted infections. Please consult your doctor for your medical condition before taking the drug.|Can I take Xonift with omeprazole? : Xonift is not reported to interact with omeprazole. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use.|Does Xonift cause constipation? : Xonift is not known to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug. Diarrhea has been reported to be an uncommon side effect of Xonift.|Is Xonift better than trimethoprim? : Both Xonift and trimethoprim are effective against bladder, kidney, and urinary tract infections. Any of them can be better depending on the sensitivity of bacterial infection. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.|Is Xonift a narcotic substance? : No, Xonift is not a narcotic substance. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Does Xonift affect birth control? : Xonift can affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptives). As with other antibiotics, Xonift can decrease the normal bacteria in the gut, hence decreases the absorption of estrogens (a component of the birth control pills), lowering their action, causing birth control failure. Consult your doctor for alternative birth control measures if needed.|Is Xonift safe? : Xonift is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Xonift useful in the treatment of a sinus infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Xonift for a sinus infection (sinusitis). Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for this problem.|Can I take Xonift for a tooth infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Xonift for a tooth infection. Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the tooth infection.|Is Xonift useful in the treatment of a streptococcal throat infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Xonift for a streptococcal throat infection. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of streptococcal throat infection.|Does Xonift play any role in the treatment of a yeast (fungal) infection? : Xonift has not been seen to be active against yeast (fungal) infection. Xonift is used to treat bacterial infections.|Is Xonift useful in the treatment of tonsillitis? : No, it is not recommended to take Xonift for tonsillitis. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of tonsillitis.|Can I take Xonift for bacterial vaginosis? : Xonift is not indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Xonift is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Is Xonift useful in the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Yes, Xonift can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as per your doctor's advice. It should only be taken as and when recommended by your doctor.|Is Xonift useful in the treatment of a sore throat? : Xonift is not recommended for treating sore throat. Xonift is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Can I take Xonift for kidney infection? : Yes, Xonift can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as advised by your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking medicine for any infection.|Is Xonift useful in the treatment of bronchitis? : Xonift is not recommended for use in bronchitis. Xonift is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Does Xonift cause yellow urine? : Yes, Xonift can cause urine to turn dark yellow or brown. It is a normal phenomenon.|Does Xonift contain penicillin? : No, Xonift does not contain any penicillin.|Does Xonift contain tetracycline? : No, Xonift does not contain any tetracycline.|Does Xonift contain any macrolide? : No, Xonift does not contain any macrolide.|Can Xonift make you feel sleepy (drowsiness)? : Xonift use may make you sleepy (drowsiness). You should not drive or operate machinery if you are affected this way until such symptoms go away.|Can the use of Xonift cause diarrhea (loose stools)? : Yes, Xonift can cause diarrhea (loose stools), although it is a less common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive loose stools which dehydrate you or make you feel sick or tired.|Does Xonift treat Escherichia coli? : Yes, Xonift is active against Escherichia coli and is specifically indicated for the treatment of infections caused by Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.|Can the use of Xonift affect the action of levonorgestrel? : Xonift can be taken with levonorgestrel. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Xonift with amitriptyline? : No, interactions have been reported between Xonift and amitriptyline. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together. |Is Xonift nephrotoxic? : Xonift has not been reported to be nephrotoxic. However, your urine may become dark yellow or brown in color. This is quite normal and not a reason to stop taking the medicine. However, it is to be used with caution in patients with decreased renal function and only when advised by the doctor.|Can I take Xonift with hydrocodone? : No, interactions have been reported between Xonift and hydrocodone. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together. |Is Xonift a sulfa drug? : No, Xonift is not a sulfa drug. Xonift is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Is Xonift a macrolide? : No, Xonift is not a macrolide. Xonift is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Can I take Xonift with amoxicillin? : Xonift can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Xonift with metronidazole? : Xonift can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Xonift with ibuprofen? : Xonift can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Xonift with milk? : Yes, Xonift can be taken with milk. Xonift should be taken at meal times with food or milk. This will help to avoid stomach upset and also to help the absorption of Xonift.|Can I take Xonift with phenazopyridine? : Xonift can be taken with phenazopyridine as no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Xonift with paracetamol (acetaminophen)? : Xonift can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen) as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Xonift with trimethoprim? : Xonift can be taken with trimethoprim. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
