Nitrofurantoin Tablets
This antibiotic is indicated to target urinary tract infections, developed to alleviate symptoms of cystitis and to support clearing bacterial bladder infections.
Strengths: 50 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Macrobid; Macrodantin
- Therapeutic class
Nitrofuran Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Nitrofuran
- Contraindications
renal impairment; glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- Precautions and warnings
take with food to improve tolerance; may cause urine to change colour
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; flatulence
- Moderate side effects
diarrhoea; dizziness
- Dosage forms
Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Various
- Onset Time
2–4 hours
- Duration
6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C, keep dry.
- Drug interactions
Antacids; Probenecid
- Age restrictions
Consult doctor for paediatric dosing.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution, avoid at term. Breastfeeding: Generally safe.
Serious side effects
pulmonary fibrosis — requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This antibiotic is indicated to target urinary tract infections, developed to alleviate symptoms of cystitis and to support clearing bacterial bladder infections.
Mechanism of action
Nitrofurantoin is a bactericidal antibiotic that acts by damaging bacterial DNA. It is highly specific to the urinary tract due to its rapid excretion into urine upon oral administration.
Nitrofurantoin Tablets
This antibiotic is indicated to target urinary tract infections, developed to alleviate symptoms of cystitis and to support clearing bacterial bladder infections.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Nitrofurantoin
- Listed indication(s): Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 50 mg1174-50-mg-13908
- 180 tablets - 100 mg1174-100-mg-13916