Furadantin 50 mg Tablet

Furadantin 50 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 50 mg of nitrofurantoin in each tablet. It belongs to the nitrofuran class and is used to treat certain bacterial urinary tract infections, especially bladder infections. Furadantin 50 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and works only against susceptible bacteria, not viruses. Your clinician may prescribe it when they want a nitrofurantoin tablet strength that can be matched more precisely to the treatment plan.

How it works: Nitrofurantoin works by entering bacteria in the urinary tract and damaging the bacterial cells so they cannot grow and multiply. In tablet form, Furadantin 50 mg Tablet is absorbed after swallowing and then helps treat the infection in the urine and bladder.

Furadantin 50 mg Tablet is a lower-strength nitrofurantoin tablet, which can make it easier for a doctor to tailor the dose than using a higher-strength product. It is often chosen when a patient needs a smaller amount per dose or when the prescriber wants a dose that fits the usual nitrofurantoin schedule more closely. Because this is a specific 50 mg tablet, it should be taken only as directed and not substituted for another strength without medical advice.

• Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection
• Treatment of bladder infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Part of clinician-directed therapy for certain lower UTIs
• Not for viral infections like colds or flu

• Swallow Furadantin 50 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it with food or milk to help improve tolerance and reduce stomach upset.
• Take the tablet exactly at the times prescribed and finish the full course even if you feel better.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is safe to do so.
• Drink enough fluids during treatment unless you have been told to limit fluids.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Furadantin 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of nitrofurantoin. How often it is taken depends on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; nitrofurantoin tablets are commonly prescribed several times a day for short-term treatment, with a total daily amount that should not exceed the limit set by your prescriber. Because this is the 50 mg strength, it may be selected when a doctor wants a smaller per-dose amount than a higher-strength tablet would provide.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Nitrofurantoin may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Dizziness

• Do not use if you have been told you have significant kidney problems unless your prescriber specifically approves it.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, lung disease, or nerve problems, since nitrofurantoin can rarely affect these areas.
• Use caution if you have diabetes or anemia, as these conditions may require closer monitoring.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while you are taking this antibiotic.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or headache, so use care when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not use Furadantin 50 mg Tablet for a kidney infection or for symptoms such as high fever, flank pain, or vomiting unless your doctor has evaluated you.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, especially near term, or breastfeeding, because nitrofurantoin may not be appropriate in some situations.

• Probenecid
• Magnesium trisilicate antacids
• Drugs that affect kidney function or clearance of nitrofurantoin
• Live bacterial vaccines, if your doctor advises timing considerations
• Alcohol, if it worsens side effects

Store Furadantin 50 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.