✅ Product Benefits

• Effective UTI therapy: Specifically indicated for uncomplicated UTIs, inhibiting bacterial ribosomal proteins and key macromolecules in susceptible pathogens. Useful against E. coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staph. saprophyticus, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter. ([turn0search0]turn0search3]

• Well-tolerated macrocrystal form: Nitrofurantoin macrocrystals tend to cause less gastrointestinal irritation than some other formulations; predictable pharmacokinetics in urine.

• Flexible dosing options: Comes in 50 mg and 100 mg capsules, plus suspension form, allowing tailored therapy for adults and children. ([turn0search0]turn0search3]turn0search2]

• Affordable local brand: Priced at approximately ৳ 8 per capsule (~৳ 80 for a strip of 10), making it accessible within Bangladesh’s healthcare market. ([turn0search0]turn0search1]

ℹ️ Indications & Dosing Guide

All formulations: take with food to reduce nausea, swallow whole. Therapy should continue per regimen even if symptoms improve. ([turn0search0]turn0search3]turn0search2]

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Contraindications: Severe renal impairment (CrCl very low), anuria or oliguria, hypersensitivity to nitrofurantoin, and late pregnancy (38–42 weeks) or labor/breastfeeding infants (<1 month). ([turn0search0]turn0search3]

• Common side effects: May include nausea, headache, flatulence, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal discomfort, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness. Urine often becomes dark yellow or brown—typically harmless. ([turn0search0]turn0search3]turn0search2]

• Serious adverse effects (rare): Pulmonary hypersensitivity reactions, hepatotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency. Discontinue if any unusual symptoms arise. ([turn0search0]turn0search3]

• Drug Interactions: Antacids containing magnesium trisilicate can reduce absorption. Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone reduce renal excretion. Avoid concurrent administration. ([turn0search0]turn0search3]

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Category B; only use if clearly needed. Trace amounts may pass into breastmilk—avoid in infants <1 month. ([turn0search0]turn0search3]

📝 Summary Table