What are the ingredients in Macrobid?

What MacroBID contains: The active substance is 100mg nitrofurantoin in each capsule. The other ingredients are talc, corn starch, lactose, carbopol, povidone, sugar and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, quinoline yellow (E104), titanium dioxide (E171) and FD&C Blue No.

What is the ball in Macrobid?

Macrobid 100mg Prolonged-release Capsules. Macrobid is a modified release, hard gelatin capsule containing the equivalent of 100mg of Nitrofurantoin in the form of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals and nitrofurantoin monohydrate.

What family of antibiotics is Macrobid?

Macrobid Overview Macrobid is a prescription medication used to treat urinary tract infections. Macrobid belongs to a group of drugs called nitrofuran antibiotics.

What bacteria does Macrobid not cover?

Macrobid is indicated only for the treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Nitrofurantoin is not indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses.

What kind of infections can macrobid be used for?

Macrobid is used to treat urinary tract infections. Macrobid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Are there any side effects to nitrofurantoin macrobids?

Macrobid Side Effects 1 More Common. 2 Less Common. 3 Rare. Some side effects of nitrofurantoin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. 4 Incidence Not Known. 5 Cardiovascular. 6 (more items)

Are there any long term side effects of macrobid?

Frequency not reported: Dyspepsia, constipation, sialadenitis, pancreatitis, pseudomembranous colitis, Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea, parotitis [ Ref] Frequency not reported: Acute porphyria, false positive urinary glucose [ Ref]

Which is the correct dosage for macrobid monohydrate?

Macrobid Dosage. Generic name: NITROFURANTOIN 25mg, NITROFURANTOIN MONOHYDRATE 75mg. Dosage form: capsule. Medically reviewed on August 8, 2018.