Macrobid

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) belongs to the medicine class of antibiotics.

Consult a paediatrician for the use of this medicine in children.

This medicine is to be swallowed whole with a glass of water and maybe taken with or without food. Consult your health care professional for exact dosage(s).

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Redness/blistering/peeling/skin loosening (including inside the mouth)
Tingling/burning pain/numbness in hands/feet
Unusual weakness/tiredness
Unusual bleeding/bruising
Yellowing of eyes/skin
Dizziness/Drowsiness
Breathing Difficulty
Skin rash/swelling
Cough/Sore throat
Joint aches/pains
Chest pain
Vomiting
Chills
Fever

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin, Lomefloxacin, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin
Antacids that contain Magnesium Trisilicate
Sulfinpyrazone
Probenecid

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, 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.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

Fluid/electrolyte problems (water and salts in your body)
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Liver/Lung/Kidney disease
Any other chronic illness
Vitamin B deficiency
Any blood disorders
Anaemia
Diabetes

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Nitrofurantoin is used in eliminating the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59 - 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

If you are suffereing from diabetes, your blood sugar test may show a false positive report, whilst you are on a course with this mediciation. Consult your doctor for more information.

Drink plenty of water, whilst on a course with this medication.