Nitrofurantoin (oral)
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What is the most important information I should know about nitrofurantoin?
| Pronunciation: | nye troe fyoor AN toyn |
| Brand: | Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin |
 | Serious side effects involving the lungs, liver, nerves, eyes, blood, and intestines have been reported rarely with the use of nitrofurantoin. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop shortness of breath, chest pain, or other respiratory problems; stomach pain; yellowing of the skin or eyes; unusual fatigue or weakness; numbness or tingling; fever or chills; visual changes or eye pain; or diarrhea during treatment with nitrofurantoin. |
 | Take all of the nitrofurantoin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. |
 | Take nitrofurantoin with food or milk to decrease stomach upset and to increase the absorption of the drug in the stomach. |
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| Last updated: | September 17, 2004 |
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