URIXIN 400mg tablet is produced by Abbott, which contains Pipemidic Acid. It is an antibacterial agent useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). It is effective against some strains of staphylococcus but is markedly effective against gram-negative organisms including pseudomonas aeruginosa as well as some gram-positive bacteria (in vitro). Urixin 400mg tablet is being used for the symptomatic relief of painful urination, dark urine, burning while peeing, pain on abdominal sides, urine leaking, urinary frequency, etc.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Urixin include blood and lymphatic system disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, immune system disorder, skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders, nervous system disorders, renal and urinary disorder.
Precaution
URIXIN is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal failure.
Pregnancy
The occurrence of neonatal hemolysis is possible during the administration of pipemidic acid in late pregnancy in patients with a congenital deficiency of glucode-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD. Joint damage has been described in children treated with quinolones but to date arthropathy secondary to exposure in utero is not reported.
Brest-feeding
Urixin was found in maternal milk. As a precautionary measure, the administration of this drug is contraindicated during breastfeeding.
URIXIN 400mg Tablet
URIXIN 400mg Tablet Pipemidic Acid
Compositions Each tablet contains
Pipemidic Acid J.P 400mg
Symptoms Urinary frequency, dysuria, urine leaking, pain in bladder, burning while pee, pain in sides
Dose 12-18 Years ½ tablet two times a day
>18 years 1 tablet two times a day
Company Abbott
Per tablet price Rs11