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.
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CompareCompareNitrofurantoin (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.
Adults and children over 12 years old:
The normal dosage depends on the type of infection you have and instructions should be written on the label provided by the pharmacist.
Consult your pharmacist or doctor if these instructions are not clear.
The usual doses are:
Use in children
MacroBID is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
MacroBID should be taken with food or milk.
Medical Checks:
Your doctor will watch carefully for any effects on the liver, lungs, blood or nervous system. MacroBID may interfere with the results of some tests for glucose in the urine.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most of them are mild and disappear when you stop taking MacroBID. If you experience any of the side effects detailed below or any other side effects, stop taking MacroBID and consult your doctor.
All medicines can cause allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are rare. If you notice any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) STOP TAKING your medicine and go to a doctor immediately.
Please note that while taking MacroBID your urine may become coloured dark yellow or brown. This is quite normal and not a reason to stop taking the medicine.
If you notice any of the following side effects consult your doctor immediately:
Other side effects are:
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
DO NOT TAKE MacroBID
Tell your doctor if you are not sure about any of the above.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking MacroBID:
The above conditions may increase the chance of developing a side effect which causes damage to the nerves, altered sense of feeling, like pins and needles.
Other medicines and MacroBID:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. If they are taken with MacroBID their effect or the effect of MacroBID may be changed.
In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:
If you are in doubt about any of these medicines ask your doctor or pharmacist.
MacroBID with food and drink:
MacroBID capsules should be taken at meal times with food or milk. This will help to avoid stomach upset and also to help the absorption.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
As far as it is known MacroBID may be used in pregnancy.
However it should not be used during labour or delivery because there is a possibility that use at this stage may affect the baby.
If you want to breast feed, please consult with your doctor first.
Driving and using machines:
MacroBID may cause dizziness and drowsiness. You should not drive or operate machinery if you are affected this way until such symptoms go away.
MacroBID contains lactose:
This medicine contains lactose and sucrose (sugars). If you have been told by your doctor that you are intolerant to some sugars and have to avoid them, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
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