Macrobid vs. Macrodantin

• Are Macrobid and Macrodantin the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Macrobid?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Macrodantin?
• What is Macrobid?
• What is Macrodantin?
• What Drugs Interact with Macrobid?
• What Drugs Interact with Macrodantin?
• How Should Macrobid Be Taken?
• How Should Macrodantin Be Taken?

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) and Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) are antibiotics used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections.

A difference is that Macrobid is taken twice daily, and Macrodantin is taken four times a day.

Common side effects of Macrobid include:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• diarrhea,
• rust-colored or brownish urine,
• vaginal itching or discharge,
• headaches, and
• gas.

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Macrobid including:

• bloody or watery diarrhea,
• sudden chest pain,
• shortness of breath,
• cough,
• fever or chills,
• numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, or
• easy bruising.

Common side effects of Macrodantin include:

• headache,
• itching,
• rash,
• nausea,
• upset stomach,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite,
• diarrhea,
• rust-colored or brownish urine, or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) is an antibacterial drug used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections caused by Escherichia coli or Staphyloccocus saprophyticus strains of bacteria that are sensitive to this drug. Macrobid is available as a generic. Macrobid should not be used for pyelonephritis (kidney infections) or other deep tissue infections such as perinephric abscesses.

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) is an antibiotic prescribed to treat or prevent urinary tract infections. Macrodantin is available in generic form.

Macrobid may also interact with magnesium salicylate or choline magnesium salicylate.

Macrodantin may interact with antacids, magnesium salicylate, choline magnesium salicylate, or probenecid. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Macrobid is available in 100 mg tablets for use in children under 12 years old and adults. Macrobid may interact with magnesium salicylate, choline magnesium salicylate, and probenecid or other gout medications.

Macrodantin should be given with food to improve drug absorption and, in some patients, tolerance. Adults should take 50-100 mg four times a day-the lower dosage level is recommended for uncomplicated urinary tract infections.