Macrodantin

Macrodantin is used for:

Treating and preventing urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.

Macrodantin is an antibiotic for specific use in the urinary tract. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Do NOT use Macrodantin if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Macrodantin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Macrodantin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Macrodantin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Macrodantin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Macrodantin :

Use Macrodantin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Macrodantin .

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of Macrodantin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.

Gas; headache; loss of appetite; mild diarrhea; nausea.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody or watery stools; bluish skin or nails; blurred vision or other vision changes; butterfly-shaped rash on the nose and cheeks; confusion; joint or muscle pain; mood or mental changes (eg, depression); persistent feeling of being unwell; persistent headache; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe or persistent diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the eyes or skin, pale stools, severe or persistent nausea or loss of appetite, stomach pain); symptoms of lung problems (eg, fever, chills, chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual or persistent cough); tingling, numbness, or burning of the hands or feet; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (

Store Macrodantin at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Macrodantin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Macrodantin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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