MACROBID
(Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate/Macrocrystals)
Macrobid is an antibiotic that is prescribed only for the treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) or bladder infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria
(Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus). It helps to eliminate the symptoms of urinary tract infections such as burning, pain, frequent urination, and a constant urge to urinate.
Important
Guidelines for Macrobid
Patients should be advised to take Macrobid with food (ideally breakfast and dinner) to further enhance tolerance and improve drug absorption. Patients should not use antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate while taking
Macrobid.
The recommended dosage of Macrobid is one 100 milligram capsule every 12 hours for 7 days for adults and children over 12 years of age.
Who should not take Macrobid?
This medication should not be used by:
* anyone with a significant reduction of kidney function
* pregnant women during labour and delivery, or when the onset of labor is imminent
* infants under one month of age
* anyone allergic to nitrofurantoin or to any of the ingredients of the medication
Doctors tend to prescribe lower doses of Macrobid for older adults. The drug is more likely to cause lung and liver problems in members of this group; and because more older adults have poor kidneys, the risk of toxic reactions to is also greater.
Possible side effects of using Macrobid
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The most frequent clinical adverse events that were reported as possibly or probably
drug-related were nausea (8%), headache (6%), and flatulence (1.5%). The events listed below occurred in less than 1% of patients studied.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, constipation
Neurologic: Dizziness or drowsiness
Respiratory: Acute pulmonary hypersensitivity reaction
Allergic: Pruritus, urticaria
Dermatologic: Alopecia
Miscellaneous: Fever, chills, malaise
The information contained above is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with your physician.
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Capsules available in 100mg doses. Macrobid is a
product of Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals .
Nitrofurantoin
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