Macrobid: Uses and Precautions

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What is macrobid used for?

Macrobid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Macrobid is used to treat urinary tract infections. Macrobid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not take Macrobid if you have severe kidney disease, urination problems, or a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by nitrofurantoin.

What is macrobid nitrofurantoin?

The Macrobid® brand of nitrofurantoin is a hard gelatin capsule shell containing the equivalent of 100 mg of nitrofurantoin in the form of 25 mg of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals and 75 mg of nitrofurantoin monohydrate. The chemical name of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals is 1- [ [ [5-nitro-2-furanyl]methylene] amino]-2,4-imidazolidinedione.

What are the side effects of macrobid?

Macrobid is an antibiotic. It’s used in adults to treat several types of bacterial infections, including UTIs. It works by preventing bacterial cells from forming properly. In some cases, Macrobid can cause serious side effects. These can include: Serious allergic reaction. Symptoms can include: Liver damage. Symptoms can include: Other infections.

What color is macrobid?

This medicine is a yellow black, oblong, capsule imprinted with "Macrobid" and "52427-285". This medicine is a yellow black, oblong, capsule imprinted with "Macrobid" and "52427-285". Find patient medical information for Macrobid on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

What is macrobid (nitrofurantoin)?

The product is known by the name above but will be referred to as MacroBID throughout the rest of this leaflet. Nitrofurantoin (the active substance in MacroBID) is an antibiotic. It is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract. 2. What you need to know before you take MacroBID

What are the ingredients in macrobid 100mg capsules?

The printing ink contains shellac, propylene glycol (E1520), titanium dioxide (E171) black iron oxide (E172), ammonium hydroxide (E527) and simethicone. MacroBID 100mg capsule has an opaque blue cap and opaque yellow body and bears the monogram “GS 100”. The capsules are available in blister strips of 14.

What Is Macrobid

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Macrobid Information

1. https://macrobid.co.uk/MacroBID%20Package%20Leaflet.pdf
2. https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/apo-nitrofurantoin
3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/nitrofurantoin-oral-route/proper-use/drg-20065102
4. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/429/pil
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6. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/020064Orig1s029lbl.pdf
7. https://patient.info/medicine/nitrofurantoin-for-urine-infections-macrobid