This drink is considered an antibiotic used to treat cystitis (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the bacteria from rising. This antibiotic works only in bacterial infections. It does not work in viral infections (e.g., colds and flu). If used when antibiotics are not needed, may not work in future infections. This medication is not for use in children younger than 1 month (see Precautions section). This medication may not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as renal lonephritis and foam abscesses).
How to Use Nitrofurantoin Monomacro
This medication, as prescribed by your doctor, is usually taken twice a day (every 12 hours) with food. For best results, swallow the entire drink.
Do not use magnesium trisilicate stomach acid inhibitors while using this medication. For these stomach acid inhibitors, nitrofurantoin absolute admission to the system.
For best results, take this antibiotic at measured intervals. To help you remember, take this medication daily at the same time.
Even if symptoms disappear after a few days, continue taking this medication until you absolutely reach the number indicated. Stopping the medication early allows the bacteria to continue to grow and the infection may return.
Tell your doctor if your condition holds or worsens.
Side Effects.
Possible nausea and headache. Tell your doctor or pharmacist quickly if one of these effects persists or worsens.
Remember that this drug is prescribed because your doctor has determined that the benefit for you is greater than the risk of side effects. Almost everyone who uses this medication has no serious side effects.
This drink may cause your urine to turn dark yellow or brown. This is usually a short-term effect and disappears when the drink is stopped. However, dark brown urine may be a symptom of a rare side effect (liver problems or anemia). If you notice dark urine in combination with any of the following symptoms: persistent nausea/vomiting, abdominal/stomach pain, yellow eyes/skin, fatigue, fast/pounding heartbeat, etc., consult your doctor immediately.
Eye pain, vision changes, mental/mood changes, persistent/severe headache, new symptoms of infection (fever, persistent throat, etc.), minor bleeding/bleeding.
Seek medical assistance immediately if you have fairly serious side effects, such as numbness/vibration in the hands/feet, unusual muscle impotence, etc.
This drug can cause quite nonsensical (possibly fatal) difficulties with non-energetic things. Non-energetic difficulties may appear in the direction of the first month of healing or after prolonged use of nitrofurantoin (usually 6 months or more). Seek medical assistance immediately if you experience signs of non-serious problems such as persistent cough, chest pain, brief breathing difficulties, joint/muscle pain, bluish/purple skin.
This medication can sometimes cause a simple intestinal situation caused by a microbe called C. difficile. This condition can occur months after the healing direction or healing has stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if you suffer from: diarrhea that does not stop, pain in the abdomen or lower abdomen, blood/mucus in the stool.
Do not use antidiaria or opioid products if you have these symptoms. They may worsen the symptoms.
Use of nitrofurantoin Prolonged or repeated periods have every opportunity to lead to oral thrush or fresh vaginal bacterial infection. If you notice white spots in the mouth, changes in vaginal discharge, or other fresh signs, contact your physician.
Very responsible allergic reactions to this product are rare. Nevertheless, if you notice signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, hateful breathing, etc., seek medical assistance immediately.
This is not an absolute list of possible adverse reactions. If you notice any other effects not mentioned above, contact your physician or pharmacist.
In the U.S., call your doctor for medical advice regarding side effects. 1-800-FDA-1088 or you can report side effects to the FDA at www. FDA.Gov/Medwatch.
In Canada, call your doctor for medical advice about side effects; you can report side effects to Health Canada by calling 1-866-234-2345.
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