Antibiotics, Urinary TractFuradantin (Generic)
Generic drugs, marketed without brand names, contain the exact same active ingredients used in their brand-name counterparts, but cost significantly less. The drugs are required to meet US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards for safety, purity and effectiveness.
Furadantin
Generic Furadantin is used for treating and preventing urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
NITROFURANTOIN is an antibiotic. It is used to treat urinary tract infections.
What should my health care professional know before I take nitrofurantoin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
anemia
diabetes
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
kidney disease
liver disease
lung disease
other chronic illness
an unusual or allergic reaction to nitrofurantoin, other antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with nitrofurantoin?
antacids containing magnesium trisilicate
probenecid
quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, lomefloxacin, norfloxacin and ofloxacin
sulfinpyrazone
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while taking nitrofurantoin?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms. Drink several glasses of water a day. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, visit your doctor for regular checks on your progress.
If you are diabetic, you may get a false positive result for sugar in your urine with certain brands of urine tests. Check with your doctor.
What side effects may I notice from taking nitrofurantoin?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
chest pain
cough
difficulty breathing
dizziness, drowsiness
fever or infection
joint aches or pains
pale or blue-tinted skin
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
tingling, burning, pain, or numbness in hands or feet
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusually weak or tired
yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
dark urine
diarrhea
headache
loss of appetite
nausea or vomiting
temporary hair loss
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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