nitrofurantoin mono mac 100mg caps during pregnancy

Nitrofurantoin should not be taken by pregnant women at term (during labour and childbirth) as it could affect the red blood cells of the baby.

If you need to take nitrofurantoin for long periods of time your doctor may want to monitor you for possible side effects of the medicine, particularly those that can affect your lungs, liver, nerves or blood.Ĭan I take nitrofurantoin while pregnant or breastfeeding? Tell your doctor if your nerve problem gets worse while taking nitrofurantoin, or if you get any new or worsening pain, pins and needles, tingling or numb sensations.

People with disturbances in the levels of salts (electrolytes such as sodium, magnesium or calcium) in their blood.

If you need to test your urine for glucose while taking nitrofurantoin, ask your pharmacist for advice on which test to use. Nitrofurantoin may interfere with certain urine tests for glucose, causing the test to give a 'false positive' result (ie, the test may say that glucose is present in the urine even if it's not). Tell your doctor if you feel your lung condition has got worse, or if you get a fever, shivering, cough, or trouble breathing while taking nitrofurantoin. Tell your doctor if you notice any itching or yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes while taking nitrofurantoin. Who might need a lower nitrofurantoin dose or extra monitoring?

Macrobid modified-release capsules are not suitable for children under 12 years of age.

Pregnant women at term (during labour and childbirth).

People with rare hereditary blood disorders called porphyrias.

People who a lack an enzyme called G6PD in their blood.

Always check the leaflet provided with the medicine if you know you have specific allergies. People who are allergic to any ingredient of the medicine.

Nitrofurantoin mono mac 100mg caps during pregnancy