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Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used for selected lower urinary-tract infections.

Macrobid

Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection

50 · 100mg

Indicated to target urinary tract infections by inhibiting bacterial growth.

From$0.48/ tabletView

Furadantin

Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection

50 · 100mg

Formulated to treat urinary tract infections to mitigate bacterial colonization in the bladder.

From$0.59/ tabletView

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.