Nitrofurantoin

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 30, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Macrodantin

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antibiotics

Forms:

Capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Urinary tract infections

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate Macrocrystals (Macrodantin) Drug Class

Nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals (nye-troh-foo-ran-toh-in moe-noe-hai-drayt mai-kro-kris-tuls) is an antibiotic.

Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate Macrocrystals (Macrodantin) Age Range

Nitrofurantoin macrocrystal is approved for use in adults and children above 1 month of age. This medication should not be given to infants under 1 month of age.