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Nitrofurantoin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Nitrofurantoin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nitrofurantoin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nitrofurantoin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nitrofurantoin safe for pregnant women?
Nitrofurantoin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Nitrofurantoin safe during breastfeeding?
Nitrofurantoin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Nitrofurantoin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Nitrofurantoin.
What is the effect of Nitrofurantoin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Nitrofurantoin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Nitrofurantoin on the Liver?
Nitrofurantoin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Nitrofurantoin on the Heart?
Nitrofurantoin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Nitrofurantoin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitrofurantoin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nitrofurantoin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nitrofurantoin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nitrofurantoin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Nitrofurantoin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Nitrofurantoin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Nitrofurantoin
You can take Nitrofurantoin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitrofurantoin
You may consume alcohol while taking Nitrofurantoin. But caution is still important.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Macrobid ® (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 760
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 914-915
