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Nitrofurantoin Suspension


Generic Name: Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension (NYE-troe-fure-AN-toin)
Brand Name: Furadantin

Nitrofurantoin Suspension is used for:

Treating and preventing urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.

Nitrofurantoin Suspension is a urinary tract antibiotic. It works by interfering with various chemical processes in the bacteria, which results in the death of the bacteria.

Do NOT use Nitrofurantoin Suspension if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Nitrofurantoin Suspension
  • you have little or no urine formation or you have kidney problems
  • you are pregnant and at term (38 to 42 weeks pregnant), when the onset of labor is about to occur, or during labor and delivery
  • the patient is younger than 1 month old

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Nitrofurantoin Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Nitrofurantoin Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have anemia, blood chemical abnormalities, diabetes, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency, lung disease, nerve damage, porphyria, or vitamin B deficiency
  • if you are in a weakened state

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Nitrofurantoin Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Probenecid or sulfinpyrazone because they may decrease Nitrofurantoin Suspension"s effectiveness
  • Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Nitrofurantoin Suspension

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Nitrofurantoin Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Nitrofurantoin Suspension:

Use Nitrofurantoin Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Take medicine by mouth with food, preferably breakfast and dinner, or milk to enhance tolerance and improve absorption of Nitrofurantoin Suspension.
  • Do not take an antacid that has magnesium trisilicate in it while you take Nitrofurantoin Suspension. Check with your pharmacist if you are unsure which antacids have magnesium trisilicate in them.
  • To clear up your infection completely, take Nitrofurantoin Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
  • If you miss a dose of Nitrofurantoin Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Nitrofurantoin Suspension.

Important safety information:

  • Nitrofurantoin Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Nitrofurantoin Suspension with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
  • Nitrofurantoin Suspension may cause severe lung damage that may be permanent or fatal. If lung damage occurs, it may be sudden or chronic and may not be immediately recognized. This usually occurs in patients who are taking the medicine for 6 months or longer. Contact your health care provider immediately if chest pain, coughing, difficulty breathing (especially upon exertion), or noticeable changes in lung function occur. Symptoms usually occur during the first 1 to 2 weeks of therapy.
  • Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
  • Long-term or repeated use of Nitrofurantoin Suspension may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
  • Nitrofurantoin Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
  • Be sure to use Nitrofurantoin Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
  • Nitrofurantoin Suspension may discolor the urine. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
  • Diabetes patients - Nitrofurantoin Suspension may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
  • Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Nitrofurantoin Suspension. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
  • Use Nitrofurantoin Suspension with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially side effects involving the lungs and liver.
  • Nitrofurantoin Suspension should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 1 month old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nitrofurantoin Suspension while you are pregnant. Do NOT use Nitrofurantoin Suspension if you are at term (38 to 42 weeks pregnant), when the onset of labor is about to occur, or during labor and delivery. Nitrofurantoin Suspension is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Nitrofurantoin Suspension.

Possible side effects of Nitrofurantoin Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Chills; cough; dizziness; drowsiness; fever; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; rash; tingling or numbness in fingers or toes; upset stomach; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; bloody stools; chest pain; coughing; general body discomfort; increased pressure in the head; inflammation of the pancreas (stomach tenderness; nausea; vomiting; fever; increased pulse); tingling, numbness or burning of the fingers and toes; severe diarrhea; shortness of breath, especially when using energy; stomach pain/cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include vomiting.

Proper storage of Nitrofurantoin Suspension:

Nitrofurantoin Suspension is stable when stored between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Avoid exposure to strong light, which may darken the medicine. It should be dispensed in glass amber bottles. Protect from freezing.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Nitrofurantoin Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Nitrofurantoin Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Nitrofurantoin Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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