Details for: NITROFURANTOIN
Company: AA PHARMA INC
| DIN | DIN name | Active Ingredient(s) | Strength | Dosage Form | Route of Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00319511 | NITROFURANTOIN | NITROFURANTOIN | 50 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
| 00312738 | NITROFURANTOIN | NITROFURANTOIN | 100 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
Consumer Information
This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.
What the medication is used for
NITROFURANTOIN is used to treat infections that are caused by certain bacteria.
Antibacterial drugs like NITROFURANTOIN treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.
What it does
NITROFURANTOIN works to:
- Stop growth of bacteria.
- Kill the bacteria.
- Reduce the infection in your body.
When it should not be used
- you are allergic (causing itching, redness of skin or difficulty breathing) to nitrofurantoin or any of the ingredients in Nitrofurantoin tablets.
- you have kidney disease.
- you are pregnant.
NITROFURANTOIN should not be given to infants under 1 month old.
What the medicinal ingredient is
In addition to nitrofurantoin each tablet contains non-medicinal ingredients like crosscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
What dosage form it comes in
Nitrofurantoin Tablets 50 mg and 100 mg.
Warnings and precautions
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take NITROFURANTOIN. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- have diabetes
- have anaemia (a decrease in red blood cells causing pale skin, weakness and breathlessness) or a lack of vitamin B (particularly folate) or abnormal levels of salts in your blood.
- have a condition known as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
- have any disease of lungs, liver or nervous system.
- are planning to become pregnant.
- are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
Driving and using machines
Nitrofurantoin Tablets may cause dizziness and drowsiness. You should not drive or use machinery if you
are feeling dizzy and until such symptoms go away.
Nitrofurantoin Tablets contain lactose
This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you are intolerant to some sugars
and you have to avoid them, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Interactions with this medication
Proper use of this medication
- Although you may feel better early in treatment, NITROFURANTOIN should be used exactly as directed.
- Misuse or overuse of NITROFURANTOIN could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by NITROFURNATOIN (resistance). This means that NITROFURANTOIN may not work for you in the future.
- Do not share your medicine.
- NITROFURANTOIN tablets should be taken with food or milk. This will help to avoid stomach upset and also to help the absorption.
Usual Adult Dose
50 mg – 100 mg four times daily for at least 1 week or as directed.
Overdose
Missed Dose
If you forget to take NITROFURANTOIN tablets, take the dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Side effects and what to do about them
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking NITROFURANTOIN. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Side Effects Include:
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Short-term unusual hair loss or thinning
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe | Talk to your healthcare professional In all cases | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | |||
| Rash: red, raised skin rash; itchy rash | ✔ | ||
| Allergic | |||
| Pulmonary sensitivity reactions: fever, chills, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, generally feeling unwell | ✔ | ||
| Angioedema and Serious Allergic Reactions (including anaphylaxis): swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing; sudden signs of allergy such as rash, itching or hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing | ✔ | ||
| Asthmatic attack (in patients with history of asthma) | ✔ | ||
| Neurological | |||
| Numbness or weakness of the arms and legs | ✔ | ||
| Rapid, uncontrollable movements of the eyes | ✔ | ||
| Liver | |||
| Hepatitis (a liver disease) (Rarely): nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, feeling generally unwell, fever, itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes, light coloured bowel motions, dark coloured urine | ✔ | ||
| Jaundice: yellowing of the skin and/or eyes | ✔ | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||
| Urinary infection by germs which are not sensitive | ✔ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
How to store
Store at temperature not exceeding 25ºC. Protect from light.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this patient medication information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html); the manufacturer’s website http://www.aapharma.ca/products, or by calling 1-800-667-4708.
This leaflet was prepared by AA Pharma Inc.
Last revised: November 27, 2018