Patients should be advised to take Macrobid with food (ideally breakfast and dinner) to further enhance tolerance and
It is effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms
Feeling dizzy, sleepy, tired, or weak
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Macrobid® brand of nitrofurantoin is a hard gelatin capsule shell containing the equivalent of 100 mg of nitrofurantoin in the form of 25 mg of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals and 75 mg of nitrofurantoin monohydrate
Macrodantin, Furadantin
It is effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms
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Feeling dizzy, sleepy, tired, or weak
Nitrofurantoin has been associated with potentially fatal lung conditions such as interstitial pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis
Numbness or tingling of the fingers or toes
Weight 22 to 30 kg: 37
Nitrofurantoin Capsules are available in two strengths, containing either 50mg or 100mg nitrofurantoin
Each capsule contains 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals
Headache, changes in vision, pounding in one or both ears (may be intracranial hypertension) Severe stomach pain, nausea
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor Find patient medical information for nitrofurantoin oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings
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PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION Nitrofurantoin This information from Lexicomp explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it, its side effects, and when to call your healthcare provider