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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
What Is Macrobid?Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) is an antibacterial drug used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections caused by Escherichia coli or Staphyloccocus saprophyticus strains of bacteria that are sensitive to this drug. Macrobid is available as a generic. Macrobid should not be used for pyelonephritis (kidney infections) or other deep tissue infections such as perinephric abscesses. What Are Side Effects of Macrobid?Macrobid may cause serious side effects including: severe stomach pain diarrhea which is watery or bloody vision problems fever chills cough chest pain trouble breathing numbness, tingling or burning in your hands or feet severe pain behind your eyes pale skin weakness joint pain or swelling with fever swollen glands muscle aches pain, redness or swelling in your lower jaw severe headache ringing in your ears dizziness nausea upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back) vomiting dark urine yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.Common side effects of Macrobid include: nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, rust-colored or brownish urine, vaginal itching or discharge, headaches, and gas. Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Macrobid including: bloody or watery diarrhea, sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, fever or chills, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, or easy bruising.Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.Dosage for MacrobidMacrodid is available in 100 mg tablets for use in children >12 years old and adults. What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Macrobid?Macrobid may interact with magnesium salicylate, choline magnesium salicylate, and probenecid or other gout medications. Tell your doctor all medication and supplements you use. Macrobid During Pregnancy and BreastfeedingTell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Macrobid. Macrobid is not expected to be harmful to a fetus, unless it is used during the last 2 to 4 weeks of pregnancy. Macrobid passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Breastfeeding while taking Macrobid is not recommended.Additional InformationOur Macrobid Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential
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