Nitrofurantoin Tablets
Nitrofurantoin tablets for bladder infections and other UTIs. It concentrates in the urine to act directly on the bacteria.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Nitrofurantoin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nitrofurantoin Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nitrofurantoin Tablets details
- Conditions
- Acute Cystitis · Urinary Tract Infections
- Alternative names
- macrodantin
- Therapeutic class
- Nitrofuran Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Antibacterial
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; anuria; pregnancy at term; infants under one month
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; anorexia
- Moderate side effects
- headache; urine discoloration; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids (Magnesium); Probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Contraindicated in infants under one month of age.
Serious side effects
severe pulmonary fibrosis, requires immediate medical attention; acute drug-induced hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Nitrofurantoin tablets for bladder infections and other UTIs. It concentrates in the urine to act directly on the bacteria.
Mechanism of action
Biotransforms into highly reactive intermediates that damage ribosomal proteins and DNA in susceptible bacterial cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated at term due to haemolytic anaemia risk in newborn. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Nitrofurantoin Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Nitrofurantoin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.