Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal Indication

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal, Macrodantin’s generic, is an antibiotic that is used to treat urinary tract infections.

Storage

Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal capsules should be stored at room temperature in an area that is protected from heat and light.

Precautions

Before taking Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal, notify your doctor if any of the following apply to you:

• You have kidney disease
• You have anemia
• You have diabetes
• You have an electrolyte imbalance or vitamin B deficiency
• You have a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
• You have any type of debilitating disease.

Your dosage may have to be adjusted to meet any of these medical needs.

Warnings

• This medication should not be used by any person under the age of twelve.
• Before breastfeeding your baby, speak with your doctor.
• This medication passes into breast milk.
• Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s consent.
• If you experience diarrhea while taking medication notify your doctor and follow their directions.

Patient Family Information

• This medication should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
• When taking Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal, follow the directions on your prescription label.
• If you are unsure of how to take Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal capsules, contact your doctor for further instructions.
• Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal capsules are generally taken with a full glass of water, with food, or with milk.
• Do not stop taking Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal until you are instructed to by a doctor, as infection symptoms may disappear before the infection is fully treated.

Contraindication

• If you have any allergies to the contents of this medication or if you have severe kidney disease you should not take Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal.
• Taking this medication is also not recommended for those who have a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by taking Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal or those who are urinating less than usual or not at all.
• If you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy, do not take Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal, as it will harm an unborn child during this time in pregnancy.

Severe Side Effects of Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal

Severe side effects include:

• Diarrhea that is watery or bloody
• Shortness of breath
• Running out of breath easily
• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Low fever
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine
• Clay-colored stools
• Jaundice

Common Side Effects of Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal

Common and less serious side effects include:

• Rust-colored or brownish urine
• Headache
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Bloating or gas
• Constipation
• Feeling dizzy or drowsy
• Blurred vision
• Vaginal itching or discharge

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References

2022. Macrodantin – Uses, Side Effects, and More. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5181/macrodantin-oral/details