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It is effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms
Macrodantin contains one form of nitrofurantoin (macrocrystalline) while
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Description: Mechanism of Action: Nitrofurantoin is a broad-spectrum nitrofuran antibacterial agent which is active against the majority of urinary pathogens
Macrodantin has an average rating of 5
Macrodantin is specifically indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections when due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, and certain susceptible strains of Klebsiella and Enterobacter species
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in the 1950s, but it’s still widely used today — with roughly 3 million prescriptions filled for it each year
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) is a prescription antibiotic that’s used to treat and prevent UTIs
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
Approximately 20% to 25% of a single dose of nitrofurantoin is recovered from the urine unchanged over 24 hours
You should not take Macrobid if you have severe kidney disease, urination problems, or a history of jaundice or liver problems caused by
Macrobid is the only nitrofurantoin antibiotic that’s dosed twice a day to treat UTIs
Nitrofurantoin usually is taken with food two or four times a day for at least 7 days
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Furadantin (nitrofurantoin oral suspension) is also available as a liquid version of Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin is available in three forms, Macrodantin, Furadantin, and Macrobid
Macrobid 100 milligram (mg) capsules It is a stable, yellow, crystalline compound
Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Macrobid
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Other brands of nitrofurantoin include Furadantin and Macrobid