HealthSquare.com

Your Prescription Drug Destination
See all our sites for your special health needs at www.HealthCentral.com

Macrobid Oral

Also see more information on Macrobid from the Physician's Desk Reference drug library.

Generic Name: NITROFURANTOIN/NITROFURANTOIN MACROCRYSTALS - ORAL
Pronounced: (NYE-trow-fyour-AN-toe-in)

Macrobid Oral Uses

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.



This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (e.g., kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

How To Use Macrobid Oral

Take this medication by mouth with food, usually twice daily in the morning and evening or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the medication whole for best results.

Do not use magnesium trisilicate-containing antacids while taking this medication. These antacids can bind with nitrofurantoin, preventing its full absorption into your system.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Next Sectionchevron
Dosage and Storage


Also see more information on Macrobid from the Physician's Desk Reference drug library.



HONcode logo
We comply with the HONcode standard for health trust worthy information: verify here.
More info from:

HealthCentral.com's
Breast Cancer Site


Most Viewed

Most Searched

Latest News

  • Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
  • Being breast-fed may lower breast cancer risk
  • Five percent of breast tumors may double in month
  • Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women
  • BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women
  • Learn More

    Free Newsletter: Get weekly updates, news alerts and more on Macrobid Oral and related health conditions.
    Sign up 

    Breast Cancer Related Drugs

    See all related drugs

    Connect with community members who are taking Macrobid
    Go 

    Which of these drugs are you taking?


    More info from

    HealthCentral.com's
    Breast Cancer Site




    View all conditions
    PR Newswire
    advertisement