Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time.

You may mix your liquid dose with water, milk, or fruit juice to make it easier to swallow. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Nitrofurantoin pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail) How should I take nitrofurantoin?įollow all directions on your prescription label. Nitrofurantoin should not be given to a child younger than 1 month old. You should not breast-feed while you are taking this medicine. Nitrofurantoin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

This medicine is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby during early pregnancy. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency orįDA pregnancy category B. To make sure nitrofurantoin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:Īn electrolyte imbalance or vitamin B deficiency If you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.ĭo not take nitrofurantoin if you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy. If you are urinating less than usual or not at all or You should not take nitrofurantoin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:Ī history of jaundice or liver problems caused by taking nitrofurantoin You should not take nitrofurantoin if you have severe kidney disease, urination problems, or a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by nitrofurantoin.ĭo not take this medicine if you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.

Nitrofurantoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Generic name: nitrofurantoin (NYE troe fue RAN toin)īrand name: Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro

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