Uncomplicated cystitis in females with normal renal function.
DO NOT use for pyelonephritis or bacteremia as insufficient systemic drug levels.
Antacids decrease absorption.
Think of this drug as a urinary antiseptic.
Not recommended in males due to inadequate tissue penetration, especially with possible occult prostatitis.
Per Automatic Substitution Policy: Substituted Nitrofurantoin 50 mg PO QID with MacroBID 100 mg PO BID.
Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran
Pregnancy category: B (contraindicated at term)
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Biliary penetration: None
CSF penetration: None
Lung penetration: None
Urine penetration: Therapeutic