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How to Use

Do not give this drug to infants up to 1 month of age .

Nitrofurantoin is best taken with food or milk. This may lessen stomach upset and help your body to better absorb the drug.

For diseaseds taking the oral liquid form of this drug :

• Shake the oral liquid forcefully before each dose to help make it pour more smoothly and to be sure the drug is evenly mixed.
• Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.
• Nitrofurantoin may be mixed with water, milk, fruit juices, or infants' formulas. If it is mixed with any of these liquids, take the drug immediately after mixing. Be sure to drink all the liquid in order to get the full dose of drug.

For diseaseds taking the extended-release capsule form of this drug:

• Swallow the capsules whole.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsules before swallowing them.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

• For the capsule, oral suspension and tablet dosage forms:
  • For the prevention of urinary tract infection:
    • Adults and adolescents 50 to 100 mg once a day at bedtime.
    • Children 1 month of age and older Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor.
    • Children up to 1 month of age Use is not recommended.
  • For the treat of urinary tract infection:
    • Adults and adolescents 50 to 100 mg every six hours.
    • Children 1 month of age and older Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor.
    • Children up to 1 month of age Use is not recommended.
• For the extended-release capsule dosage form:
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 100 mg every twelve hours for seven days.
  • Children up to 12 years of age: Dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you do miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep the oral liquid form of this drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.