Generic Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)

Macrobid is an antibacterial medication used to treat urine infections or what is commonly referred to as urinary tract infection. 

 

Macrobid should only be taken in its prescribed dosage; it should not be overdosed or underdosed and the dose should be taken for as long as it was prescribed to be taken by a specialist. This medication should be taken with food. The dosage standard form ranges from 50mg macrocrystals to 100mg macrocrystals. It is usually taken orally once or 4 times a day for 1 week in respect to the infection prescribed to cure.

 

Macrobid is mainly used to treat urinary tract infections such as cystitis.

 

Usage of this medication may lead to undesired side effects. In such circumstances it is advisable for the patient to consult a specialist. Known side effects of Macrobid include;

• Allergic reactions to the drug.

• Bloody or watery diarrhea

• Fever and chills

• Tiredness and body aches

• Labored breathing

• Numbness, painful limbs, muscle aches

• Chest pain 

• Vomiting

• Jaundice

• Vaginal itching and discharge

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Stomach upsets

• Blurred vision, eye pain

• Blindness

• Clay colored stool

• Ulcers in the mouth

• Swollen glands

• Depression

• Loss of appetite

 

Patients with a history of allergy reactions, jaundice, kidney diseases, anemia or low vitamin B or folic acid concentration, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes or breathing problems should inform their doctor before this medication is prescribed.

Additionally, in situations where the patient is on other medications the doctor should be informed of it.

During pregnancy and nursing, Macrobid should only be used if prescribed by the doctor to reduce risks of birth defects of fetuses that are associated with such an exposure and on infants respectively.