Nalidixic Acid Oral - Nalidixic Acid - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Nalidixic Acid Oral
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Usage Instructions

• This medication works best if taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• If stomach upset occurs take with food or milk.
• Take this medication 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking any medications containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium.
• Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids.
• Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included.
• These medications bind with nalidixic acid preventing its full absorption.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
• It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, vomiting, nausea, and unusual sluggishness.

Nalidixic Acid Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
• If your doctor tells you to stop taking nalidixic acid, throw away any unused medication.
• Nalidixic acid loses effectiveness over time and should not be saved to treat another infection.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, headache, drowsiness, or dizziness during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Nalidixic Acid Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be needed in those cases.
• Diabetics should use Clinistix instead of Clinitest to test urine for sugar.
• Nalidixic acid can cause Clinitest to show false results.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all the medications you may use, both prescription and nonprescription, especially of.

Read Before Using Nalidixic Acid Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.