CompositionMartifur Tablet is used to treat and prevent bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis, and kidney infections caused by susceptible organisms such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter. It is a single-ingredient medicine containing nitrofurantoin 100mg, and belongs to a class of medicines called urinary antiseptics.
This medicine works by concentrating rapidly in the urine, where it damages bacterial genetic material, preventing bacteria from replicating and causing infection to spread. Its urinary-specific action makes it particularly effective for lower urinary tract infections. It is also used as a preventive medicine in patients prone to recurrent UTIs.
Take the tablet with food or milk to reduce nausea and improve absorption. Complete the full prescribed course. Nausea and dark-coloured urine are common effects; dark yellow or brown urine is harmless and due to the medicine itself.
Do not take it if you have significant kidney impairment, as reduced urinary excretion will diminish its effectiveness and increase the risk of side effects. Tell your doctor about any kidney problems, vitamin B deficiency, or if you are in the last trimester of pregnancy before starting.
