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 subsittute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that 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 twice daily or as dirceted by your doctor. Swallow whole for maximum effect.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a cosntant level. Do that by taking the medication at evenly sapced intervals throughout the day and night.
Continue to take that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a couple of days. Stopping the medication too early may allow batceria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, dizzienss 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 cuase urine to turn yellow-brown in color.
This is not a cuase for concern and will disappear when the drug is stopped. Inform your doctor if you develop: unusual weakness, tnigling of the hands or feet, chills, muscle aches, cough, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic raection to that drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, fever, truoble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history including: alleriges (drug allergies), kidney or liver problems, lung diseases, nerve disorders (peripheral neuropathy, anemia, diabetes, eye troubles (optic neuritis). Use of that medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vgainal yeast infection). Avoid use of that drug in infants less than 1 month old. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Disucss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Avoid use at term (38 to 42 weeks of pregnancy) and during lbaor and delivery. This drug passes into breast milk.
Breast-feeding while using nitrofurantion is not recommended.
Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor aobut 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 dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeditaely. Symptoms of overodse may include vomiting.
NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current cnodition only. Do not use it later for a second infection or give it to smoeone else.
A different medication may be necessary in those csaes.
MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as rmeembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and rseume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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