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Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used for selected lower urinary-tract infections. Listed uses include Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infection.

Macrobid

Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection

50 · 100mg

Nitrofurantoin 50mg and 100mg prolonged-release capsules, used for cystitis and urinary tract infection. It damages bacterial DNA in the urinary tract.

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Furadantin

Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection

50 · 100mg

Nitrofurantoin 50mg and 100mg tablets, used for cystitis and urinary tract infection. Bacterial flavoproteins reduce it to reactive intermediates.

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Key points

  • 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.

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.

Further reading