Macrodantin (PDF)

Macrodantin/Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)

What is it?

This medication is used to treat bacterial infections, most commonly, bladder infections.

Inform your provider if:

* You are allergic to this medication or to Furazolidone, Nitrofazone, or Furazolidone
* If you are breastfeeding.
* If you have any of the following:
* Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
* Kidney disease
* Lung disease
* Nerve damage
* If you are taking any of the following medications:
* Nalidixic acid
* Probenecid
* Sulfinpyrazone

Use:

* Take this medication by mouth.
* It is best to take this medication with food or milk.
* Take this medication as prescribed, even if you start to feel better. Do not miss doses. If you do miss a dose, take the dose as soon as you are able. Do not double dose.
* Call the office if your symptoms do not improve or get worse while on this medication.

Side effects:

* Drowsiness
* Nausea/Vomiting
* Loss of appetite
* Diarrhea
* Dizziness
* Urine that is rust-yellow or brown in color

Call the office immediately if you experience:

* Chest pain or cough
* Pale skin
* Numbness, tingling, or burning of the face or mouth
* Itching or a skin rash
* Trouble breathing
* Yellowing of the eyes or skin
* Fever or chills
* Unusual fatigue or weakness

Things to remember with any medication:
* Keep medications away from children.
* Store medications in a cool, dark, dry environment.
* Throw away medicine that is outdated.
* Take medicine as prescribed.

Written by the Women’s Group Practitioners Last Reviewed in November 2009
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