Nitrofurantoin

Read every instruction about the medicine before taking it. Note that macrobid is not recommended for people battling certain health conditions. As a result, you need to consult your medical practitioner before opting for it. Situations that REQUIRE you to consult your health professional include the following:

• If you are allergic to nitrofurantoin
• If you have porphyria
• If you recently received a typhoid vaccine
• If you are suffering from diabetes
• If you suffer from anaemia or have vitamin deficiency
• If you suffer from lung, liver, or kidney disease
• If you have abnormal salt levels in your blood
• If you recently stopped taking any form of medication
• If you lack glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme
• If you have any condition affecting your nervous system.

For any extra information, please contact your healthcare provider or contact us.

• Swallow one capsule in the morning and another in the evening.
• Do this the following day, for three days, until you finish your dose.
• The capsules should be swallowed with clean drinking water.
• Make sure you read all the instructions about the drug from the leaflet it comes with.
• Also, make sure you take the capsules at the same time you took the on the first day, for the subsequent days. This will make the drug more effective.

• Active ingredient: 100mg nitrofurantoin
• Inactive ingredients: Other ingredients are corn starch, talc, lactose, povidone, carbopol, magnesium stearate, sugar, gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), FD&C Blue No.2 (E132), and quinoline yellow (E104). Shellac, titanium dioxide (E171), ammonium hydroxide (E527), black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol (E1520), and simethicone.

The most common side effects include:

• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rashes
• Itching
• Change in urine color (red/brown)
• Abdominal pain.
• Hair loss

Stop the medication and seek medical advice if you experience any of the following severe allergic reactions:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Fever
• Wheezing, itching, and swollen face.

How long will it take to work?

It should usualy start to feel better in about 2 days. If you do not feel better or start to feel worse, please seek advice from your GP. 

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Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

No, you can eat and drink normally. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids as this can help your body flush out the infection faster.

Can I drive or ride a bike?

Nitrofurantoin may make you dizzy or sleepy. If this happens, do not drive or cycle until you feel better. It's an offence to drive a car if your ability to drive safely is affected.