You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis and pyelitis when due to susceptible pathogens. Nitrofurantoin does not reach effective levels in plasma and consequently is not indicated for cortical or perinephric abscesses and in cases of prostatitis.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis and pyelitis when due to susceptible pathogens. Nitrofurantoin does not reach effective levels in plasma and consequently is not indicated for cortical or perinephric abscesses and in cases of prostatitis.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis and pyelitis when due to susceptible pathogens. Nitrofurantoin does not reach effective levels in plasma and consequently is not indicated for cortical or perinephric abscesses and in cases of prostatitis.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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