Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Nitrofurantoin; Generic name: NITROFURANTOIN; Drug class: Nitrofuran Antibacterial [EPC].
| Brand name | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | NITROFURANTOIN |
| Drug class | Nitrofuran Antibacterial [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | NorthStar Rx LLC |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Nitrofurantoin is indicated in adults and pediatric patients 1 month of age and older for the treatment of urinary tract infections due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli , Enterococcus species, Staphylococcus aureus , Klebsiella species and Enterobacter species. Limitations of Use Nitrofurantoin is not indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of nitrofurantoin and other antibacterial drugs, nitrofurantoin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients: 50 mg to 100 mg four times a day -the lower dosage level is recommended for uncomplicated urinary tract infections. (2.2) Pediatric Patients: 5 mg/kg to 7 mg/kg of body weight per 24 hours, given in four divided doses (contraindicated under one month of age). (2.3) 2.1 Recommended Dosage and Administration in Adult Patients The recommended dosage is 50 mg to 100 mg of nitrofurantoin four times a day. For long-term suppressive therapy in adults, a reducti |
| Active ingredient(s) | NITROFURANTOIN |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=04af8b73-7e15-7da8-e063-6294a90af284 |