Nitrofurantoin vs Rifampin
Compare Nitrofurantoin and Rifampin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Nitrofurantoin | Rifampin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Nitrofuran Antibacterial | Rifamycin Antibacterial |
| Used to treat | Escherichia coli infections, Klebsiella infections, Staphylococcal infections, Urinary tract infections | Aids-related opportunistic infections, Bacterial meningitis, Brucellosis, Haemophilus infections, Legionnaires' disease, Leprosy, Staphylococcal infections, Tuberculosis |
| Generic price | From $0.16 each, about $4.95 for 30 (50 mg capsule (Mcr)); other forms from $1.69 per mL (25 mg/5 mL suspension) | From $0.68 each, about $20.37 for 30 (300 mg capsule) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |