Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used for selected lower urinary-tract infections.
Furadantin
Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection
50 · 100mg
Formulated to treat urinary tract infections to mitigate bacterial colonization in the bladder.
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Key takeaways
- It does not treat every UTI and is unsuitable for suspected kidney infection.
- Kidney function and duration affect lung, liver and nerve risks.
- Breathlessness, jaundice or fever with flank pain needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
What nitrofurantoin is used for
It may be used for selected Cystitis or lower Urinary Tract Infection.
Important safety checks
Kidney function, pregnancy stage, lung or liver disease and recurrent infection require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for fever with flank pain, new breathlessness or cough, jaundice, severe weakness or a serious allergic reaction.