uribid tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is uribid tablet used for?
uribid tablet (Nitrofurantoin (100mg)) is used to treat UROLOGY. It contains Nitrofurantoin (100mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Nitrofurantoin (100mg)
- Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
๐ uribid tablet Uses & Benefits
- Uribid Tablet is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
- It is used to treat and prevent uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
- It works by killing the bacteria that cause such disease.
- But, it will not treat a viral infection.Uribid Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor.
- You may take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.
- It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
- If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
- Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
- This medicine may turn your urine into dark yellow or brown color.
- But, this is normal and nothing to worry about.Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Nitrofurantoin (100mg) |
| Brand Name | uribid tablet |
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | Urinary Antiseptic-Nitrofurantoin |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take uribid tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of uribid tablet
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
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๐ Substitutes for uribid tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Nitrofurantoin (100mg)):
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furadantin 100mg tabletGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน10.00 95.5% CHEAPER
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davaindia nitrofurantoin 100mg tabletDavaindia Generic Pharmacy โน25.00 88.7% CHEAPER
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stayhappi nitrofurantoin 100mg tabletSarvagunaushdhi Pvt Ltd โน33.00 85% CHEAPER
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Tenofur 100mg Tablet SRTNT Lifesciences โน35.00 84.1% CHEAPER
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nitfur 100mg tabletRhombus Pharma Pvt Ltd โน38.93 82.3% CHEAPER
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urinif 100mg tabletOverseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd โน45.26 79.5% CHEAPER
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urifur 100mg tablet srStadmed Pvt Ltd โน56.63 74.3% CHEAPER
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Uriron Tablet SRLeeford Healthcare Ltd โน62.39 71.7% CHEAPER
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utab 100mg tablet srWest-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd โน62.51 71.7% CHEAPER
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uritoin 100 tablet srAvolife Pharmaceutical Private Limited โน67.00 69.6% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.