Nitrofurantoin (oral): What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Nitrofurantoin

What is the most important information I should know about nitrofurantoin?
What is nitrofurantoin?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nitrofurantoin?
How should I take nitrofurantoin?
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I overdose?
What should I avoid while taking nitrofurantoin?
What are the possible side effects of nitrofurantoin?
What other drugs will affect nitrofurantoin?
Where can I get more information?

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What is the most important information I should know about nitrofurantoin?

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Pronunciation:	NYE troe fue RAN toin
Brand:	Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin

Macrobid 100 mg

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black/yellow, imprinted with Macrobid, Norwich

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion), fever, chills, cough, chest pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes; pale skin, unusual weakness, numbness or tingling, or diarrhea that is watery or bloody.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for your body to absorb nitrofurantoin.

Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Nitrofurantoin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Take nitrofurantoin with food or milk.

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Last updated:	December 10, 2007

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