![]() ![]() Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using nitrofurantoin. Nitrofurantoin can cause unusual results with certain lab tests for glucose (sugar) in the urine. If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office. Nitrofurantoin is usually given for up to 3 to 7 days. Nitrofurantoin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. You may mix your liquid dose with water, milk, or fruit juice to make it easier to swallow. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Nitrofurantoin pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail) How should I take nitrofurantoin?įollow all directions on your prescription label. Nitrofurantoin should not be given to a child younger than 1 month old. You should not breast-feed while you are taking this medicine. Nitrofurantoin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medicine is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby during early pregnancy. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency orįDA pregnancy category B. To make sure nitrofurantoin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:Īn electrolyte imbalance or vitamin B deficiency If you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy.ĭo not take nitrofurantoin if you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy. ![]() If you are urinating less than usual or not at all or You should not take nitrofurantoin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:Ī history of jaundice or liver problems caused by taking nitrofurantoin Related/similar drugs amoxicillin, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, cephalexin, levofloxacin, ceftriaxone, Augmentin Before taking this medicine ![]()
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