Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) belongs to a certain class of antibiotics and is specifically administered in the case of urinary tract infections. This medication is a combination of Nitrofurantoin macro crystals and Nitrofurantoin monohydrate.
Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) is used to help treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). However, this medication should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder.
Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) is to be swallowed whole with a glass of water, and may be taken with or without food and at evenly spaced intervals. You must be sure to consult your health care professional for the exact dosage(s).
Furthermore, be sure that you do not discontinue Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) without first consulting your health care professional. It is also necessary that you consult your health care professional for the use of this medication, in the case of children and elderly patients as well.
While on an ongoing course of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.
Sometimes, Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) may cause the patient to experience redness, blistering, peeling or skin loosening (including inside the mouth), a tingling or burning sensation, pain or numbness in hands or feet, fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting and drowsiness.
Furthermore, Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) may also cause the patient to experience rashes, dizziness, mild swellings on their body, a cough or sore throat, myalgia, chills and mild fever.
If you are on an ongoing course of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.
Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional, if you are allergic to Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.
Sometimes, Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) interacts with various medications, such as antibiotics, including Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Norfloxacin or Ofloxacin and Antacids that contain Magnesium, Trisilicate, Sulfinpyrazone or Probenecid.
In case of an overdose of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Whilst on a course of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, or you conceive whilst on a course of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin), inform your health care professional.
You must be sure to drink plenty of water, whilst on a course with this medication.
Lastly, Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) should not be used in the case of infants less than a month old.
It is important that you do not take a double dose of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.
Be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) is sometimes prescribed for other uses.
Store Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) at room temperature between 59 - 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.
It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin), they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, liver or lung complications, fluid – electrolyte retention complications (excess water and salt accumulation within the body), Glucose – 6 – phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or other varied chronic illnesses.
Furthermore, it is also important for the patient to know that before consuming Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin), they must inform their health care professional, if they have ever had a history of, or are currently suffering from, vitamin B deficiency, kidney complications, blood disorders, anemia or diabetes.