Macrodantin
Active Ingredient(s): NitrofurantoinFDA Approved: * June 5, 1970
Pharm Company: * PROCTER AND GAMBLE
Category: Antibiotics
Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial medication used to treat bladder infections, but it is not as effective for kidney infections.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches.[1] Rarely numbness, lung problems, or liver problems may occur.[1] It should not be used in people with kidney problems.[1] While it appears to be generally safe during pregnancy i... [wikipedia]
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I was prescribed Macrodantin to treat my UTI. Twice daily for five days. About two days after I competed the antibiotics...
4 REPLIESI keep having a racing heart and I only took 25 mg of macrodantin and knew I was in trouble pretty quickly. The ER who w...
2 REPLIESI am taking Macrodantin capsules for a UTI bid for 9 days but it's not working. I want to switch to Amoxicillin 500m...
2 REPLIESIt was dispensed as a grey capsule, just wondering the pros and cons ## My mother died in 1987. A significant contributo...
2 REPLIESI have itchy skin after taking Macrodantin for a week. Is there anything I can do to alleviate this and how long will th...
1 REPLYMy dentist has prescribed macrodantin for a tooth infection but I have read that it is for urinary infections. Has he gi...
1 REPLYI am taking macrodantin for a urinary-urethra infection. I have quickly shown a large increase in blood pressure. I also...
1 REPLYcan i use macrodantin for an infection i have in my gumes ## Macrodantin contains the active ingredient Nitrofurantoin, ...
1 REPLYI have just been prescribed Macrodantin for a UTI, 5 hours after taking this, I have shortness of breath a little bit of...
what are the ingredients in macrodantin? is this a sulphur drug? ## Nitrofurantoin is the main ingredient in Macrodantin...
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