Urintin

Yes, Urintin may cause headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of headache is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Yes Urintin can cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhoea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhoea. If you have severe diarrhoea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhoea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.

Take Urintin as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid the unpleasant side effect.

No, Urintin does not cause gastritis. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, sometimes Urintin can cause pancreatitis (Inflammation of pancreas) which results in intense abdominal pain. If you experience severe abdominal pain after taking this drug then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Urintin is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria. In the absence of the cell wall, the bacteria eventually die.