

As far as it is known, NITROFURANTOIN may be used in pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking NITROFURANTOIN. Do not take NITROFURANTOIN if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin antibiotics, have liver/kidney problems, and had any vaccinations. It is generally well-tolerated among adults, children. You can drink alcoholic beverages while taking NITROFURANTOIN, as it does not interact with NITROFURANTOIN. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know about this if you notice any sudden wheeziness, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) STOP TAKING your medicine and go to a doctor immediately. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolve after some time. During the treatment with NITROFURANTOIN, you may observe some of the common side effects like feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and headaches. So, it would be best if you tried to complete the prescribed dosage. If you stop taking it too early, the infection may return or worsen. Most of the bacterial infections get treated within one week, while some conditions might take a longer time. You should take NITROFURANTOIN only if your doctor has prescribed you. This may lessen stomach upset and help your body to absorb the medicine. NITROFURANTOIN is best taken with food or milk. NITROFURANTOIN is strictly for bacterial infections only, and it does not treat infections caused by viruses. It is a broad range of antibiotic that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. Nitrofurantoin kills the bacteria by entering their cells and damaging their genetic material. It comes as capsules, tablets and a liquid that you drink. This is useful if you have a urinary tract infection because it means the medicine is concentrated at the site of infection. NITROFURANTOIN is available on prescription. When you take NITROFURANTOIN, your body quickly filters it out of your blood and into your urine.

Occasionally, longer-term treatment is needed to prevent infections from coming back. They are usually easily treated with a short course of an antibacterial medicine such as NITROFURANTOIN. Most urine infections are caused by germs (bacteria). NITROFURANTOIN is used to prevent and treat different types of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection (cystitis). Besides this, it is also used in to treat kidney infections. A urine infection is often called a urinary tract infection (or simply, UTI). NITROFURANTOIN belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics.
