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Is Saftoin an antibiotic? : Yes, Saftoin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Can I take Saftoin for sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia)? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with omeprazole? : Saftoin is not reported to interact with omeprazole. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use.|Does Saftoin cause constipation? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin.|Is Saftoin better than trimethoprim? : Both Saftoin 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 Saftoin a narcotic substance? : No, Saftoin is not a narcotic substance. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Does Saftoin affect birth control? : Saftoin can affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptives). As with other antibiotics, Saftoin 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 Saftoin safe? : Saftoin is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Saftoin useful in the treatment of a sinus infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Saftoin for a sinus infection (sinusitis). Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for this problem.|Can I take Saftoin for a tooth infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Saftoin for a tooth infection. Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the tooth infection.|Is Saftoin useful in the treatment of a streptococcal throat infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Saftoin for a streptococcal throat infection. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of streptococcal throat infection.|Does Saftoin play any role in the treatment of a yeast (fungal) infection? : Saftoin has not been seen to be active against yeast (fungal) infection. Saftoin is used to treat bacterial infections.|Is Saftoin useful in the treatment of tonsillitis? : No, it is not recommended to take Saftoin for tonsillitis. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of tonsillitis.|Can I take Saftoin for bacterial vaginosis? : Saftoin is not indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Saftoin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Is Saftoin useful in the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Yes, Saftoin 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 Saftoin useful in the treatment of a sore throat? : Saftoin is not recommended for treating sore throat. Saftoin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Can I take Saftoin for kidney infection? : Yes, Saftoin 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 Saftoin useful in the treatment of bronchitis? : Saftoin is not recommended for use in bronchitis. Saftoin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Does Saftoin cause yellow urine? : Yes, Saftoin can cause urine to turn dark yellow or brown. It is a normal phenomenon.|Does Saftoin contain penicillin? : No, Saftoin does not contain any penicillin.|Does Saftoin contain tetracycline? : No, Saftoin does not contain any tetracycline.|Does Saftoin contain any macrolide? : No, Saftoin does not contain any macrolide.|Can Saftoin make you feel sleepy (drowsiness)? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin cause diarrhea (loose stools)? : Yes, Saftoin 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 Saftoin treat Escherichia coli? : Yes, Saftoin 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 Saftoin affect the action of levonorgestrel? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with amitriptyline? : No, interactions have been reported between Saftoin and amitriptyline. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together. |Is Saftoin nephrotoxic? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with hydrocodone? : No, interactions have been reported between Saftoin and hydrocodone. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together. |Is Saftoin a sulfa drug? : No, Saftoin is not a sulfa drug. Saftoin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Is Saftoin a macrolide? : No, Saftoin is not a macrolide. Saftoin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Can I take Saftoin with amoxicillin? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with metronidazole? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with ibuprofen? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with milk? : Yes, Saftoin can be taken with milk. Saftoin should be taken at meal times with food or milk. This will help to avoid stomach upset and also to help the absorption of Saftoin.|Can I take Saftoin with phenazopyridine? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with paracetamol (acetaminophen)? : Saftoin 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 Saftoin with trimethoprim? : Saftoin 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.
