Uncomplicated cystitis
Uncomplicated cystitis in females with normal renal function
Antacids decrease absorption
For cystitis only. Do not use in bacteremia/pyelonephritis etc.
Most commonly used formulation is MACROBID 100 mg PO BID
If ordering NG, use nitrofurantoin tablets 50 mg QID
OPEN BENEFIT (PO): No prescribing restrictions
Antimicrobial class: Nitrofuran
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Biliary penetration: None
CSF penetration: None
Lung penetration: None
Urine penetration: Therapeutic