Cinobac

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Cinobac

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

Notes

It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
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.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.

Cinobac

How To Use

Take each dose with a full glass of water.
If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food or milk.
Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
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.
Do not take antacids within 2 hours of using this medication.
The antacid can make this medication less effective.

Side Effects

This medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, headache 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 skin rash, hives, vision changes, restlessness, ringing in the ears, seizures or mental/mood changes.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing kidney or liver disease, seizure disorder or any drug allergies.
This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
It is not known if this medication is found in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose and your dosing schedule is 2 per day, space the missed dose and the next dose 5-6 hours apart.
If dosing is 3 or more per day, space missed dose and next dose 2-4 hours apart.
In any case resume your usual dosing schedule.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including antacids and probenecid.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.