Description
MacroBID 100mg Prolonged-release Capsules are a prescription antibiotic designed explicitly for the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible bacteria. Each capsule contains nitrofurantoin, a trusted active ingredient that targets and eliminates infection-causing bacteria in the urinary tract.
Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent infections of the bladder, kidney, and other parts of the urinary tract. Macrobid is a prolonged-release capsule, which should be taken at meal times with food or milk. Like all antibiotics, the full 3-day course must be completed to prevent antibiotic resistance.
This medication is not recommended for diabetics and must be avoided if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. While taking MacroBID, your urine may become dark yellow or brown. This is quite normal and not a reason to stop taking the medicine.
How MacroBID Works
Nitrofurantoin, the active ingredient in MacroBID, works by interfering with bacterial enzymes and processes essential for bacterial growth, leading to the rapid elimination of infection-causing bacteria from the urinary tract.
Benefits of MacroBID:
Convenient, Extended Relief: With the prolonged-release formula, MacroBID helps maintain therapeutic drug levels throughout the day with fewer doses.
Reduced Risk of Recurrence: Regular use as prescribed ensures the complete eradication of the infection, reducing the risk of recurrence.
Minimal Side Effects: As with most antibiotics, potential side effects are rare and mild. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting treatment to ensure this medication is appropriate for you.
Doctor-Recommended: MacroBID is often prescribed by healthcare professionals due to its targeted action and effectiveness in treating UTIs.
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Uses / Instructions
One capsule is to be taken twice a day for three days. Macrobid should be taken with food or milk. Capsules should be swallowed whole.
Take with Food: Taking MacroBID with meals helps reduce stomach upset and improves absorption.
Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose—do not double up.
Complete the Course: Finish the entire prescribed course, even if symptoms improve early, to prevent recurrence and antibiotic resistance
Warnings
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking MacroBID:
- if you have diabetes
- if you are suffering from any illness causing severe weakness
- if you have anaemia (a decrease in red blood cells causing pale skin, weakness and breathlessness); a lack of vitamin B or abnormal levels of salts in your blood (your doctor will be able to advise you)
- if you have a history of allergic reactions
- if you have any problems with your kidneys.
The above conditions may increase the chance of developing a side effect which causes damage to the nerves, altered sense of feeling, like pins and needles.
- if you lack an enzyme (body chemical) called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, which causes your red blood cells to be more easily damaged (this is more common in black people and people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern or Asian origin. Your doctor will know)
- if you have any disease of the lungs, liver or nervous system. If you need to take MacroBID for a number of months, your doctor may want to regularly check how your lungs and liver are working
- if you have false positive results on testing your urine for glucose
- if you have urine coloured yellow or brown
- If you experience fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes, itching, skin rashes, joint pain, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark urine, and pale or gray-colored stools. It may be symptoms of liver disorder.
Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of warnings and precautions
Side Effects
Like all medication, there is some risk of side effects such as; headache, dizziness, gas, upset stomach, mild diarrhoea, vaginal itching or discharge. If you feel you are suffering from any uncommon side effects, contact your doctor for advice straight away.
Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.
Ingredients
The active substance is 100mg nitrofurantoin in each capsule.
The other ingredients are talc, corn starch, lactose, carbopol, povidone, sugar and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, quinoline yellow (E104), titanium dioxide (E171) and FD&C Blue No.2 (E132). The printing ink contains shellac, propylene glycol (E1520), titanium dioxide (E171) black iron oxide (E172), ammonium hydroxide (E527) and simethicone.
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