Formulary Monographs [NITROFURANTOIN, 0836]
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NITROFURANTOIN
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URINARY ANTI-INFECTIVES
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Urinary tract infections.
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Nausea, vomiting.
Avoid antacids. C.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p . 15; 33. |
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Adult: 50 to 100 mg four times daily for 7 days, or 50-100mg at night for long term suppressive therapy . Pediatric: 3 months and over: 3mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses. Take with food or milk.
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The drug should be used during pregnancy only when clearly indicated and is contraindicated in pregnant women at term (38-42 weeks gestation), including during labor and delivery or when onset of labor is imminent.
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