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Nitrofurantoin - oral

(nye-trow-fyour-an-toe-in)

common brand names: Furadantin, Macrodantin

Simular Drugs : Nitrofurantoin, Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal Usage: Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.

How to use Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal: it medication is best taken with food or milk. Swallow the capsules or tablets whole for maximum effect. Antibiotics work best when the amount about medicine in you're body is kept at constant level. Do this by taking drug in evenly spaced intervals throughout the day & night. Continue to take this medication until full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after several days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting at relapse of infection.

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal side effects: may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness & headache during first some days as youre body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform you're physician. may cause urine to turn yellow-brown in color. it is not harmful & will disappear when the drug is stopped. Inform your healthcare professional if you develop: unusual weakness, tingling about hands or feet, chills, muscle aches, cough, yellowing of eyes/skin. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this med, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, fever, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're pharmacist or pharmacist.

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal Precautions: Before using it drug, tell youre physician your medical history including: allergies (especially drug allergies), kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, nerve disorder (peripheral neuropathy), anemia, diabetes, eye problems (optic neuritis). Use about this drug for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). Avoid use of this drug in infants less than 1 month old. it drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your doctor. Avoid use at term (38 to 42 weeks of pregnancy) & during labor and delivery. this drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using nitrofurantion is not recommended. Consult youre doctor.

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal drug interactions: Inform your pharmacist about all the medicines you use (both prescription & nonprescription) especially about: probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), magnesium trisilicate-containing antacids. don't start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or physician approval.

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting.

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal special notes: it medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. do not use it later for other infection or give this to someone else. a different drug may be necessary in those cases.

If you missed Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal dose: Take the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If this is almost time for the following dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. don't double dose to catch up.

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store at bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Nitrofurantoin