Nitrofurantoin And Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal Oral, Nitrofurantoin/nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcrae professional before using this drug.
NITROFURANTOIN/NITROFURANTOIN MACROCRYSTALS - ORAL
(NYE-trow-fyour-AN-toe-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Macrobid
USES: Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.
HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk tiwce daily or as directed by your doctor. Swallow whole for maximum effect. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
Do this by taking the meidcation at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Conitnue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a couple of days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bactreia to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, dizizness and headache during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or beocme severe, inform your doctor. May casue urine to turn yellow-brown in color. This is not a cause for concern and will disappaer when the drug is stopped.
Inform your dotcor if you develop: unusual weakness, tingling of the hands or feet, chills, muscle aches, cough, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, fever, trouble bretahing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before uisng this drug, tell your doctor your medical history including: allergies (drug allergies), kidney or liver problems, lung diseases, nerve disorders (peripheral neuropathy, anemia, diabetes, eye troubles (optic neuritis).
Use of this meidcation 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 inafnts less than 1 month old.
This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr. Avoid use at term (38 to 42 weeks of pregnancy) and during laobr and delivery.
This drug passes into braest milk. Breast-feeding while using nitrofurantion is not recommedned. Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, quinolone antibiotics (e.G., ciprofloxacin), magnesium trisilicate-containing antacids. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phramacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include vomiitng.
NOTES: This medication has been precsribed for your current condition only. Do not use it after for another infection or give it to somoene else. A different medication may be necessary in tohse cases.
MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlihgt.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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