Nitrofurantoin Tablets
Nitrofurantoin tablets for bladder infections and other UTIs. It concentrates in the urine to act directly on the bacteria.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Nitrofurantoin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
Supply requirements for Nitrofurantoin Tablets depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Nitrofurantoin Tablets details
- Conditions
- Acute Cystitis · Urinary Tract Infections
- Alternative names
- macrodantin
- Therapeutic class
- Nitrofuran Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Antibacterial
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; anuria; pregnancy at term; infants under one month
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; anorexia
- Moderate side effects
- headache; urine discoloration; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids (Magnesium); Probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Contraindicated in infants under one month of age.
Serious side effects
severe pulmonary fibrosis, requires immediate medical attention; acute drug-induced hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Nitrofurantoin tablets for bladder infections and other UTIs. It concentrates in the urine to act directly on the bacteria.
Mechanism of action
Biotransforms into highly reactive intermediates that damage ribosomal proteins and DNA in susceptible bacterial cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated at term due to haemolytic anaemia risk in newborn. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Nitrofurantoin Tablets is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Nitrofurantoin.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.