Nalidixic acid tablets – Urinary Anti-Infectives

✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Composition

Each tablet contains Nalidixic acid 500 mg.

Indications

  1. Urinary tract infections: it acts at any pH either acidic or alkaline urine.
  2. Shigella (Bacillary dysentery )resistant to antimicrobials.
  3. In patients hypersensitive to penicillin or sulphonamide.

Precautions

  • Given with care in patients with renal and hepatic failure.
  • It enhances the effect of oral anti-coagulant as warfarin so the dose of anti-coagulant may need to be reduced.
  • It shouldn’t be used in pregnancy and lactation.

Dosage

  • Adults: 8 tablets daily for one or two weeks. If prolonged treatment is required, the dose is reduced to 4 tablets daily.
  • Children :55 mg./kg. of B. wt. daily in divided doses.

Package

  • Pack of 20 tablets in 2 strips, each of 10 tablets.
  • Pack of 1000 tablets in 100 strips, each of 10 tablets (hospital pack).

Storage

  • Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
  • Keep in dry place, protect from light.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you.
  • Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament.
  • The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. It’s benefits and risks.
  • Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you.
  • Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor.
  • Keep medicament out of children reach.

Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists

Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADWIC” Abu-Zaabal – A.R.E.. ATC Code: J01MB02

Dr. Ahmad Baker

Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Senior Pharmacist & Health Educator

With over 23 years of clinical experience in hospital and community pharmacy across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ahmad specializes in reproductive health and pharmaceutical safety. He is dedicated to providing evidence-based guidance to empower patients in the MENA region.

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and reflects the latest pharmaceutical protocols. It is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Always consult Dr. Ahmad Baker or your healthcare provider before starting any treatment.