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Overview
NITROFURANTOIN is a Schedule H1 drug.Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections.This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.This medication is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Even if you feel better, do not stop taking medication unless your doctor tells you to stop.
Usage
NITROFURANTOIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract InfectionFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
NITROFURANTOIN is generally taken With Food.Route of Administration: Oral
Precautions
- Caution should be exercised in patients with history of anemia, sugar, electrolyte problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney, liver, lung, nerve problems, porphyria, vitamin B deficiency, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
- Avoid alcohol consumption.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight.
- Rarely it may cause severe respiratory problems including death if you experience with symptoms like fever, chills, chest pain, unusual cough, trouble in breathing consult with your doctor immediately.
Common Side-Effects
NITROFURANTOIN : Hives, Skin Rash, Chills, Cough, Fever, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Throat Soreness, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness)Serious Side-Effects
NITROFURANTOIN : Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Eyes Blurred VisionRare Side-Effects
NITROFURANTOIN : Abdomen Pain, Eyes Blindness, Confusion, Loose Motion, Eyes Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Depressed Mood, Nausea, Vomit, Bloody Or Red Colored VomitDisease Interactions
NITROFURANTOIN can interfere with: G6PD Deficiency, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Diabetes Mellitus, Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hypocalcemia, Peripheral NeuropathyTechnical Classification
NITROFURANTOIN is categorized as: URINARY ANTI-INFECTIVES / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with NITROFURANTOIN as Ingredient
FURABIT CAP | NITROFURANTOIN |
FURADANTIN 50MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG |
FURADANTIN TAB 100MG | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
FURENT 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
MACFURAN CAP | NITROFURANTOIN |
MARTIFUR 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
MARTIFUR 50MG TAB MR | NITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG |
MARTIFUR MR 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NEPHROGESIC TAB | PHENAZOPYRIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE 100 MG, NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG |
NFTOR 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NIFNEXT 100MG TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NIFTAS 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NIFTAS 50MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG |
NIFTAS FC-TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG |
NIFTAS SR 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NIFTAS SR TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG |
NIFTAS TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG |
NIFTRAN 100MG CAP | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NIFTRAN 100MG CAPULE | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NIFTRAN 100MG CP TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NIFTRAN SUSP | NITROFURANTOIN 5 MG/ML |
NIFTRAN TM 100MG CAP | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NIFTY SR 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NIFTY SR TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NIFUTIN 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NIFUTIN 50MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG |
NITFUR 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NITRO 100MG CAP | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NITRO F 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NITROBACT 100MG CAP | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NITROBACT 100MG CAPULE | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NITROBEST 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NITROFUR SR 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NITROFURANTOIN 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
NITROSTAR 100MG TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
NITROSTAR SR TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
TROYDANTIN 100MG CAP | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
TROYDANTIN 100MG CAPULE | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URIBID 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URIBID SR TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
URIFAST 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URIFAST 25MG/5ML SUSP | NITROFURANTOIN 5 MG/ML |
URIFAST 50MG TAB DT | NITROFURANTOIN 50.0 MG |
URIFAST CAP | NITROFURANTOIN 100 MG |
URIFAST CP 100MG CAP | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URIFAST DT-TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 50 MG |
URIFAST SYP | NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG |
URIFUR 100MG TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URINIF 100MG TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URINIF 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URIRON 100MG TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URITOP 100MG TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
URITOP SUSP | NITROFURANTOIN |
UTAB TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |
UTICHEK 10MG TAB SR | NITROFURANTOIN 10.0 MG |
XONIFT 100MG TAB | NITROFURANTOIN 100.0 MG |