Furadantin

Nitrofurantoin

Furadantin is a antibiotics medication containing Nitrofurantoin, available as 50/100mg tablets.

Category
Antibiotics
Active ingredient
Nitrofurantoin
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
50/100mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

Prescription rules on Furadantin vary by country.

Details

Alternative Name
Macrobid, Macrodantin
Therapeutic Class
Antibacterial, Nitrofuran
Pharmacological Class
Nitrofuran Antibiotic
Known Off-label Uses
urinary tract infection prophylaxis
Minor Side Effects
nausea, headache, flatulence
Moderate Side Effects
diarrhoea, abdominal pain
Dosage Forms
Tablet
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Available without prescription
Originator
Alvogen
Onset Time
1–2 hours
Duration
3–7 days
Storage Instructions
Store in its original packaging at room temperature away from moisture.
Drug Interactions
antacids containing magnesium trisilicate, probenecid
Age Restrictions
Suitable for children and adults; dosage adjusted for body weight.

What you will receive

Furadantin is the originator brand name, made by Alvogen. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Alvogen and do not ship the original Furadantin.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Nitrofurantoin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.

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