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Macrobid

Macrobid

Macrobid is used to treat urinary tract infections or bladder infections caused by certain types of bacteria.

Macrobid, 100mg
Package Per Pill Savings Per Pack Order
30 pills $1.41  $0.00  $42.25
60 pills $1.19  $13.40  $84.50 $71.10
90 pills $1.08  $29.16  $126.75 $97.59
120 pills $0.81  $71.53  $169.00 $97.47
180 pills $0.85  $101.33  $253.50 $152.17
360 pills $0.72  $246.28  $507.00 $260.72
Macrobid, 50mg
Package Per Pill Savings Per Pack Order
120 pills $1.21  $0.00  $144.64
180 pills $1.07  $24.92  $216.96 $192.04
360 pills $1.03  $61.99  $433.92 $371.93

Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)

General information

Macrobid belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat urinary tract infections or bladder infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It helps to eliminate the symptoms of urinary tract infections such as burning, pain, frequent urination, and a constant urge to urinate.

Directions

Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. The normal dosage is one 100 mg capsule taken every 12 hours for seven days.Use each dose with a full glass of water and with food.

Precautions

Before you take Macrobid, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, anemia, diabetes, an electrolyte imbalance or vitamin B deficiency, a genetic enzyme deficiency, or any type of debilitating disease. Stop taking this medication and call your doctor at once if you have diarrhea.

Contraindications

You should not take Macrobid if you are allergic to nitrofurantoin, or if you have: kidney disease; a history of jaundice or liver problems, if you are in the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy. Avoid using it in children under 12 years.

Possible side effect

Hives, difficulty breathing,swelling,diarrhea, shortness of breath, running out of breath easily; sudden chest pain or discomfort, giddy, fever,clay-colored stools, jaundice. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:magnesium salicylate (Nuprin Backache, Doan's Pills);choline magnesium salicylate (Tricosal, Trilisate); or probenecid (Benemid) or other gout medications. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Missed dose

Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Overdose can cause nausea or retching. Inform your doctor immediately.

Storage

Store away from moisture and light in watertight package.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.