nitrofurantoin, norfloxacin 509
nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin)
CAUTION
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat kidney and bladder infections.
In what forms does
this medicine come?
How much
and when to
take
Tablets: 25, 50 or 100 mg
Suspension: 25 mg/5 ml
For bladder infections:
100 mg 2 times a day
for 5 days.
Side
effects
Information you
should know
Nausea or vomiting,
headaches, passing gas. To limit
these, take with milk or food.
If you do not feel better in
2 days (48 hours), there may be
a resistance to this medicine in
your area. If possible, check with
a health worker or take other
medicines.
Who should not take
this medicine?
People with kidneys that
did not work well before
they got an infection.
Women in their last
month of pregnancy.
Signs of
taking too
much
Other medicines
that may work
Vomiting, chest pains.
Urine may turn dark
yellow or brown.
for bladder infections:
cotrimoxazole, norfloxacin
norfloxacin (Lexinor, Noroxin, Uritracin)
Norfloxacin is an antibiotic of the quinolone family used to treat bladder and kidney infections, and serious
cases of diarrhea.
In what forms does
this medicine come?
Tablets: 400 mg
Side effects
How much
and when to
take
For bladder infections:
Take 1 tablet 2 times
a day for 3 days.
For kidney infections: Take 1 tablet 2 times a day
either 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating
for 10 days.
Who should not take
this medicine?
Women who are pregnant,
breastfeeding, or anyone
under 16 years old should
not take norfloxacin. People
with allergies to quinolone
antibiotics should not take
norfloxacin.
Warning
Other
medicines
that may
work
May cause lightheadedness
and increase the effect of
caffeine. To limit these, take
either 1 hour before eating
or 2 hours after eating.
Take with lots of water.
Do not take this drug while
using antacids or vitamins
that contain iron or zinc.
If norfloxacin gives you an
allergic reaction, stop using it.
for bladder or kidney infections:
cefixime, ceftriaxone,
ciprofloxacin, cotrimoxazole,
gentamicin
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