Nitrofur Macro 100 Mg

Does this Drug have Sulfur in it ## Hi Debbie, To answer your question, Nitrofurantoin is not a sulfamide (in fact, it doesn't have any sulfur in it at all). You can view more detailed information about this drug by clicking on the link below: rxchat.com/drug_details.asp?title=Nitrofurantoin&page=1001417&ad=true Did you have any other questions or concerns about Nitrofurantoin? Please post back if you do.

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How long does it take to work? I have a uti and the symptoms are driving me nuts! ## Hello, Michelle! How are you feeling? I am so sorry that you're miserable. Has there been any improvement, yet? There should be no worsening of your symptoms after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking it for 3 full days. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## what is the difference in nitrofurantion mono-mcr 100mg @nitrofurantion mcr 100mg

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I am on day 3 OF NITROFURAN MONOHYD MACRO 100MG 100 mg for urinary track infection every 12hrs, I have problems with my stomach and have been prescribed DICYCLOMINE 10MG/5ML. (1/2 hr before meals) Is safe to take while taking NUTRIFURAN? ## Hi Virnia, Based on my research, there are no drug interactions listed between Nitrofurantoin and Dicyclomine. So just going off that information alone, I don't think there should be any problems using the two together (outside of each medication's own general side effects). However, if you still have any reservations about taking them, it may be best to call your doctor up and verify that it's ok with him as well. Was it the same doctor who prescribed you the Nitrofurantoin, that also give you the script for Dicyclomine? ## Does macrobid...

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purple and light orange colored powder filled tablet with MYLAN 3422 listed on tablet ## The pill in description is Nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals (100 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Does dis grey nd tan pill stop discharge...its a nitrofuran monohyd macro 100mg mylan 3422

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I am 13 weeks pregnant. This is my second time taking this antibiotic within a pmonth n a half. For a Uti. Both times were to take 2 aday for 7 days. The first time i took the med for the whole 7 days. Did not work 100% I waited it out for about 2 to 3 weeks went back for the second set. So i had 1 the first da.y. then I've had the 2 a day for 2 days. And im not feeling any improvements. Sarting to get nervous. Just want this to go away. ## Hello, Bubbles! How are you doing? Congrats on the baby! You should see improvement after taking the antibiotic for a full 3 days. If you had none after that time, you should contact your doctor as this may not be the right antibiotic to clear up this infection. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is this medicine Nitrofur Macro 100 mg given most often for a kidney infection ## Yes, or for UTIs, it is an antibiotic and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How long does it retain its potency? I am using a Rx dated 2/15/2011 for a UTI. Is it still effective? ## It has most likely lost some of its effectiveness by now. Once the original factory sealed bottle has been opened and they are exposed to the elements, they start to degrade and maximum effectiveness can only be assured for a period of one year from then. Thus, the expiration on these would have been 2/15/12. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Thus, the best thing to do, to make sure you completely eradicate the infection and don't develop antibiotic resistant bacteria, would be to see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello I am diabetic & have reoccurrent URIs I do have nitrofur macr with xp of 6/6/2012 would this be safe t...

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I am experiencing hypotension (72/40) Is this related to the use of this drug? I am calling the doctor tomorrow. Also experiencing nausea. Please help ## This is still Gary...the BP should read 72/40. ## Hi, Gary! Sorry about the issues you're having. Are you feeling any better? The nausea can be a normal side effect of this antibiotic, however, the hypotension isn't. But the question there is whether or not you've had other side effects from it, such as diarrhea? If so, then you may be getting dehydrated, which could be causing the low BP. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here.

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Hi, i got UTI last month & my gyno adviced me to take Nitrofur Mono Macro 100 mg for 7 days continously(1 tab twice a day).Fianally, i got well after 7 days wid dis medicine & no more infection is there, but now I have not got my period this month and its already over due by 10 days. Also m trying to conceive with my husband..I did preg test as well but it was negative. M having symptoms like nausea, morning headaches, tired ness, dizziness n all.. Can any 1 pls let me know wat's dis going on wid me..Is there any preg chance for me or is dis delay is due to this medicine. Pls reply soon. Thanks!! ## Have you consulted your doctor? There is really no way anyone here can give you a definitive answer from just the limited information in your post. Yes, there is a possibility yo...

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ANTIBIOTIC ## My wife is 83 years old and has a bladder infection. Her PCP put her on liquid antibiotic because her she can't swallow pills of any kind,(two refills) and it did not her symtoms. He them put her her on Nitro/Mono 100 mg. She has had a lethargic condition along with burning when saud she gort worse and so was switched to the Nitro/ Mono 100 mg twice daily. She developed a new side effect witch is itching with with a rash. I think that it may be brought on by taking her two doses mixed in apple sauce about three hrs. aprart instead of morning and at night before bedtime and lack of adequate hydrat Would anyone who has had experience or suggestions let me know? She lost her right cornia and had to have it surgicaly removed and replaced. Thanks. Oliver C. xxxxx@xxx {edite...

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what is this for< I thought it was for a bladder infection ## It is an antibiotic, it is commonly used for bladder infections, but can be used to treat other infections, as well. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## I began my 2 dose of nitrofurantoin mono-mcr 100 mg for treatment of a uninary tract infection. It seems to be getting better however I notice that I have some very light itching for the first few hours after I take it. Should I stop and advise the dr? ## So this pill can treat uti, kidney and bladder infections

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Can Nitrofuran Monohyd Macro 100 mg be used for abscess infections? ## Nitrofurantoin is used primarily to treat urinary tract infections. It also notes in the guidelines that Nitrofurantoin must never be used to treat pyelonephritis, renal ABSCESS, and pyeloempyema because of extremely poor tissue penetration and low blood levels. Based on the above info I think it would be beneficial to contact your local pharmacy and/or doctor to find out if it is right the specific type of infection you are referring to. Hope this helps!

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Before I take these pills I would like to know the side effects. My Doctor prescribed them to me but I forgot to ask about the side effects. Are they safe, will the make me feel wired, or am I over exaggerating. I do not like taking pills what so ever and I always feel like I get an anxiety attack or something along that line. I just feel ugh maybe because I scare myself, I don't know. Please get back to me asap as I'm suppose to start taking them tomorrow. Thanks. ## Help, Sasha! How are you? This is an antibiotic and its normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. It shouldn't make you feel wired, that is most likely just you doing it to yourself. :-) Many people go through that, so don...

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can you take Nitrofur Macr 100 Mg & Z Pac together. I have two pills of the Nitrofur left for a bladder infection. I got prescribed a z pac for a horrible cold & sore throat can I take the two antibiotics together? ## Hi Karen, Based on my research, no known interactions exist between Nitrofur Macro (Nitrofurantoin) and Z pack; also known as Zithromax (Azithromycin). However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. I have done my best to provide you with accurate information; but you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications. I hope this helps!

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I am finishing eight days of nitrofuran 100 mgm twice daily for a UTI. Experiencing some bladder irritation and frequency. Could this be from the drug retained in the urine? Thanks! ## Hello, Tom! How are you? No, it shouldn't cause those types of symptoms, but it may not have been the proper medication to eradicate the infection you had. Just because it treats most such infections doesn't mean it will always treat all of them. The general rule with antibiotics is that if the are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and then you should start to see improvement within 3 days. Have you consulted your doctor, yet? You may need to try a different antibiotic.

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Is taking Omeprazole contraindicated while taking nitrofuran monohyd macro 100 mg? One of the warnings in the information sheet provided for the medication is to "not use magnesium trisilicate-containing antacids while taking this medication." ## Hi Diane, Based on my research there actually aren't any drug interactions listed between those two medications 'in and of themselves'. However, if Omeprazole tablets do contain "magnesium trisilicate" as an inactive ingredient (which I've read that it does from several searches), then it would probably be best to play it safe and adhere to those packaging guidelines; unless of course your doctor instructs you to do otherwise for one reason or another. Is this your first time having to use either of these medicat...

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Is there a substitute for this drug? I just paid 63.00 at the pharmacy for a 30 day supply. Can't afford that, is there another drug I could use that is very similar? ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic, it is used to treat infections. Have you tried asking your doctor for an alternative? This is the generic, the name brands are Furdantin, Macrobid and Macrodantin and, from what I'm seeing for the dosage, this is about the average price. How long do you have to take it? Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: ## Just started on NITROFUR-MACR today and would like to know about the reaction with coumadin. Usually I always ask for the brand, but allowed the pharmacist to give me the generic this time. We'll see; I am leary af...

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I took this twice in a row at 2:00. Is that okay? Also, is it okay to take one tomorrow morning and then 1 at night? ## Hi Mary, I just took a look at the dosing guidelines for this medication, and it states that Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals capsulesÂshould be taken with food every 12 hours for seven days. Because of that strict 12 hour gap in between doses, I definitely wouldn't say it is ok to take them back to back like that. Schedule your doses so that you take 1 in the morning when you get up and one a couple hours before you go to bed (giving yourself enough time to leave you with 12 hours before the following morning dose). You can view more details about this medication in the link below: I hope this helps!

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Is there a difference between Nitrofurantoin Mono/Mac 100 mg capsules and Nitrofurantoin Macro 100 mg capsules? The former is black and yellow with E122 on the front while the latter is gray with Mylan1700 on both sides. ## From what I could gather, both of the pills in question are one in the same drug. The only difference I noticed is that they are manufactured by different companies. Additionally, there may be a slight variation of inactive ingredients; but other than that you can be assured that they are the same drug and same dosage. NOTE: The addition of certain "inactive" ingredients that may or may not be present in each manufacturer's tablet, are actually detrimental to how the drug is metabolized and used by your body. Because everyone is different, your body may a...

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Can you take nitrofur macro in addition to azithromycin I am on azithromycin for bronchitis. And now am getting a uti infection can I take nitro fur macro also? ## Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Nitro Macro (nitrofurantoin) and azithromycin; deeming them safe to take together. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. I hope this info helps!

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