Nitrofurantoin
Brand names: Macrobid
Drug class: Nitrofuran Antibacterial
Prescription only
What is nitrofurantoin used for?
- Escherichia coli infections
- Klebsiella infections
- Staphylococcal infections
- Urinary tract infections
Macrobid is indicated only for the treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus . Nitrofurantoin is not indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Macrobid and other antibacterial drugs, Macrobid should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are a…
Nitrofurantoin price
Generic: 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).
Brand: No brand price listed.
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