What is Macrobid used for?

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What is Macrobid used for?

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).

What type of infections does Macrobid treat?

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) is an antibacterial drug used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections caused by Escherichia coli or Staphyloccocus saprophyticus strains of bacteria that are sensitive to this drug. Macrobid is available as a generic.

What are the most common side effects of Macrobid?

What are the side effects of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin)?

  • severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose);
  • vision problems;
  • fever, chills, cough, chest pain, trouble breathing;
  • numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet;
  • severe pain behind your eyes;

What is the dosing for Macrobid?

The recommended adult dose for treating urinary tract infections is 50-100 mg 4 times daily (Macrodantin, Furadantin) or 100 mg every 12 hours (Macrobid) for 7 days or for 3 days after obtaining sterile urine. Nitrofurantoin can be taken with or without meals.

Can you drink coffee with Macrobid?

This medication may irritate the stomach, and should be taken with food. It is best to avoid coffee, spicy food or alcohol. It is recommended to drink plenty of water while using this medication.

Can you become resistant to Macrobid?

Overall, resistance to nitrofurantoin is uncommon and many multidrug resistant organisms retain susceptibility. Australian data are limited, but studies suggest resistance rates in E. coli of 1–2%.

Is 5 days of Macrobid enough for UTI?

Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) is another first choice for UTIs, but it has to be taken a bit longer than Bactrim. You have to take Macrobid twice a day for a minimum of 5 days for UTIs, but many providers will have you take it for a week to be sure you are all better.

Does Macrobid always work for a UTI?

But a new study of nearly 200,000 older women who’d been treated for UTIs concluded that kidney function made no difference in whether Macrobid was effective. The problem, researchers reported Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, was that Macrobid didn’t work as well as some other antibiotics.

Can you eat yogurt while taking Macrobid?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Macrobid and yogurt.

How much Nitrofurantoin is in a macrobid capsule?

Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections. 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.

Is the macrobid capsule an extended release product?

Macrobid, in a technical sense, is not an extended release product as the capsule itself does not have extended release properties. However, when exposed to gastric and intestinal fluids, the nitrofurantoin monohydrate component of Macrobid forms a gel matrix and releases nitrofurantoin over time.

What are the side effects of macrobid in adults?

lupus-like syndrome–joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chest pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, and patchy skin color. Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults and those who are ill or debilitated. Common Macrobid side effects may include:

Is it OK to eat a macrobid capsule?

Although Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate; nitrofurantoin macrocrystals) capsules contain a dry powder and is not technically an extended release product (more on this below), they are not recommended to be opened. They should be swallowed whole. This is for a few reasons: