Therapeutic Action
Antibacterial (group of nitrofuranes)
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Drug reference
Antibacterial (group of nitrofuranes)
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Uncomplicated cystitis, without fever or lower back pain, when no other antibiotic can be used
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Do not administer to patients with renal impairment, G6PD deficiency or allergy to nitrofurantoin. May cause: nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, brownish urine; haemolytic anaemia in patients with G6PD deficiency, pulmonary and hepatic disorders, allergic reactions. Do not administer simultaneously with antacids (aluminium or magnesium hydroxide, etc.). Administer doses at least 2 hours apart. Pregnancy: CONTRA-INDICATED during the last month of pregnancy (risk of haemolysis in the newborn) Breast-feeding: avoid during the first month
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100 mg tablet
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Adult: 100 mg 3 times daily for 5 to 7 days
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Take during meals. Do not use nitrofurantoin to prevent cystitis. Also comes in modified release capsules to be administered 2 times daily.
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– – Below 25 °C
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100 mg 3 times daily for 5 to 7 days
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