Description
Nitrofurantoin Sustained Release Tablet is a medicine that helps to kill germs. It is used to treat and stop bacterial infections in the urinary system. It works by killing the germs that make people sick. However, it won’t help with a viral infection.
How to Use?
- Nitrofurantoin is available in two forms: as a capsule and as a liquid you drink. Nitrofurantoin is usually taken with food two to four times a day for at least 7 days. Read the instructions on your medicine label carefully, and if you don’t understand something, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it to you. Take nitrofurantoin exactly as your doctor says. Don’t take more or less than what your doctor said, and don’t take it more often than instructed.
- Shake the bottle well before each use to mix the medicine properly. Use a special measuring spoon or cup to get the right amount of liquid for each dose; don’t use a regular kitchen spoon.
- You should start to feel better in the first few days of taking nitrofurantoin. If you don’t feel better or if you feel worse, call your doctor.
- Keep taking nitrofurantoin until you finish all the medicine, even if you start to feel better. If you stop taking nitrofurantoin too early or miss doses, your infection might be harder to treat and the germs could become resistant to antibiotics.
Advantages
This antibiotic helps treat infections in the lower urinary tract by killing the bacteria that cause the infection and removing crystals found in the urine. You can use it for:
Cystitis Treatment: It helps reduce the symptoms of cystitis, like needing to pee often and pain while doing so, by getting rid of the bacteria that causes infection and helping to remove crystals in the urine.
Managing Bacterial Infections in the Urinary Tract: Nitrofurantoin is a good option for treating bacterial infections in the urinary tract. This antibiotic fights the bacteria that cause infections in the urinary system. It helps get rid of these bacteria and any crystals that might be there, making it easier for you to feel better from urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Kidney Infections Treatment: Nitrofurantoin is used to treat kidney infections, which are also called pyelonephritis. By getting rid of the harmful bacteria and helping to remove crystals, it helps fix the infection in the kidneys. Kidney infections can be serious, and nitrofurantoin is important for treating them.
Side Effects
Most side effects don’t need a doctor and go away as your body gets used to the medicine. Talk to your doctor if they continue or if you’re concerned about them.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loose or watery poop.
Precautions
- Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are allergic to nitrofurantoin, any other medicines, or any of the ingredients in nitrofurantoin pills or liquid. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of what is in the medicine.
- Let your doctor and pharmacist know about all the medicines, vitamins, health supplements, and herbal products you are currently taking or plan to take while using nitrofurantoin. Your doctor might have to adjust how much medicine you take or keep a close eye on you for any side effects.
- The following over-the-counter products might affect how nitrofurantoin works: antacids. Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are using these medications before you begin taking nitrofurantoin. Don’t begin any of these medicines while taking nitrofurantoin without talking to your doctor first.
- Let your doctor know if you have ever had kidney disease or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes) or any other liver problems while using nitrofurantoin. Your doctor will probably say not to take nitrofurantoin.
- Let your doctor know if you have ever had anemia, diabetes, lung issues, nerve damage, an imbalance of minerals in your blood, low vitamin B levels, or a genetic blood condition called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency.
- If you get pregnant while using nitrofurantoin, call your doctor. Taking nitrofurantoin in the last month of pregnancy might cause issues for newborns after they are born. Women in the last month of pregnancy should not take Nitrofurantoin.
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )
Is a Nitrofurantoin Sustained Release Tablet used for?
Nitrofurantoin tablets are mainly used to treat infections in the urinary system, like bladder infections and kidney infections. It fights by killing the germs that cause the infection and works well against the types of germs usually found in the urinary tract.
When is the best time to take Nitrofurantoin Sustained Release Tablet?
Nitrofurantoin is usually taken with food to help your body absorb it better and to lower the chance of having an upset stomach. Your doctor will tell you exactly when to take your medicine. Usually, it’s taken two or four times a day, with breaks in between. It’s important to take nitrofurantoin at the same time every day.
What are the problems that can happen from taking Nitrofurantoin?
Nitrofurantoin, like other medicines, can cause side effects. Common side effects can include feeling sick, throwing up, having loose stools, and stomach pain. Some people might feel headaches or feel dizzy. Sometimes, nitrofurantoin can cause serious side effects, like lung issues or a condition that affects the nerves in your arms and legs called peripheral neuropathy. If you have any strange or serious side effects while taking nitrofurantoin, it’s important to call your doctor right away.
