AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tablet | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | £0.90 | - | £90.38 | |
| 200 | £0.77 | £27.41 | £153.35 | |
| 300 | £0.72 | £55.56 | £215.57 | |
| 400 | £0.69 | £83.71 | £277.80 | |
| 500 | £0.68 | £111.12 | £340.77 | |
| 600 | £0.67 | £142.23 | £400.03 |
| Quantity | Price per tablet | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | £0.87 | - | £87.41 | |
| 200 | £0.75 | £25.19 | £149.64 | |
| 300 | £0.70 | £53.34 | £208.91 | |
| 400 | £0.67 | £82.97 | £266.69 | |
| 500 | £0.65 | £109.64 | £327.43 | |
| 600 | £0.65 | £132.60 | £391.88 |
Your order is carefully packed and is dispatched within 24 hours. Here is what a typical package looks like.
Sized like a regular personal letter (approximately 24x11x0.7 cm), with no indication of what is inside.
| Delivery Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over £222.24 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over £148.16 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 14-21 days |
| Country | Brand Names |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Macrobid Macrodantin |
Nitrofurantoin (the active ingredient in Furadantin Tablets) is an antibiotic.
It is used to treat and help prevent lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) of the bladder caused by susceptible bacteria. Nitrofurantoin is not used for kidney infections such as pyelonephritis.
The conditions above may increase the chance of a side effect that affects the nerves, causing altered sensation and pins and needles.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
If you are unsure about any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Furadantin Tablets may affect the results of some urine glucose tests (for example, Benedict's or Fehling's copper reduction tests).
Furadantin Tablets should be taken with food or milk, preferably at mealtimes. This can help prevent stomach upset and may improve absorption.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Furadantin Tablets are not recommended at term (38 to 42 weeks gestation), during labour and delivery, or when labour is about to start. If you want to breastfeed, speak to your doctor first; breast-feeding is not recommended for infants under 1 month old or for babies with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
Furadantin Tablets may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or use machines if you are affected, until these symptoms have gone away.
Important information about some of the ingredients in Furadantin® Tablets
This medicine contains lactose and sucrose (sugars). If you have been told by your doctor that you are intolerant to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Follow your doctor's instructions exactly and complete the course of treatment, even if you feel better. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Try not to miss any doses. Tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them.
The usual dose depends on the type of infection you have, and the instructions should be written on the dispensing label provided by your pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if anything is unclear. The usual doses are:
The dose depends on the child's weight and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions exactly.
Children younger than 1 month old should not take Furadantin Tablets.
Your doctor will monitor you carefully for any effects on the liver, lungs, blood or nervous system.
Furadantin Tablets may affect the results of some urine glucose tests.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or go to the nearest A&E department. Always take any remaining tablets with you, as well as the container and label, so that the medical staff know what you have taken.
Do not worry. If you remember later the same day, take that day's dose as usual. If you miss a whole day's dose, take your normal dose the next day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Your doctor will tell you how long to take this medicine for. Do not stop early, even if you feel better.
If you have any further questions about using this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Furadantin Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most are mild and go away when you stop taking Furadantin Tablets.
All medicines can cause allergic reactions, although serious allergic reactions are rare. If you notice any sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash, or itching (especially affecting your whole body), stop taking your medicine and see a doctor immediately. If you get any of the side effects listed below, stop taking Furadantin Tablets and speak to your doctor.
Your lungs may react to Furadantin Tablets. This can happen quickly, within a week of starting treatment, or very slowly, especially in older patients. This may cause fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath.
Inflammation of the liver may cause yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes.
The nerves outside the spinal cord may be affected, causing changes in sensation and muscle use. In addition, headache, marked changes in mood or mental state, confusion, weakness and blurred vision may occur. These effects may be severe and, in some cases, irreversible.
This may cause severe headaches.
Please note that while taking Furadantin Tablets, your urine may become dark yellow or brown. This is normal and not a reason to stop taking the medicine. Other side effects include:
If any side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is for you only. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to anyone else. It could harm them, even if their symptoms seem the same as yours.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Keep in the original tightly closed, light-resistant container to protect from light and moisture.
Do not use Furadantin Tablets after the expiry date stated on the carton (EXP). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not dispose of medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer need. These measures will help protect the environment.
I'm in Reading and my order has just been marked as dispatched. Does that mean my Nitrofurantoin will arrive tomorrow?
No. Dispatched means the parcel has left us; delivery is a separate step. Express delivery is normally 4-7 days and includes tracking, while Standard delivery is normally 14-21 days and usually has no tracking updates.
I live in Newry, Northern Ireland. Can I confirm whether Nitrofurantoin can be delivered to my address before I pay?
Yes. Enter your Newry delivery address during checkout to see the destination options available for your order. Availability is confirmed there, rather than assumed for every UK region.
I've previously taken Macrobid in the United Kingdom. Can I replace it with these Nitrofurantoin capsules?
Check that the active ingredient, strength and capsule formulation on your prescription or previous label match before considering a replacement. The manufacturer, capsule appearance, packaging and inactive ingredients may differ, so a brand name alone does not establish that the products are interchangeable.
Before ordering from Newcastle upon Tyne, can I check whether delivery is available to my postcode?
Yes. Add your Newcastle upon Tyne postcode and address at checkout to check the delivery options for that destination before completing your order.
I have diabetes and sometimes check glucose in my urine. Will Nitrofurantoin affect the result?
Nitrofurantoin can cause false-positive urine glucose results with older copper-reduction tests, such as Benedict's or Fehling's tests. It can also rarely cause peripheral neuropathy, and diabetes is a risk factor, so report new tingling, numbness or burning pain promptly.
| Active ingredient | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Nitrofuran antibiotic |
| Dosage form | Capsules |
| Available strengths | 50 mg, 100 mg |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20°C to 25°C; excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C. Keep in a tightly closed, light-resistant container and protect from moisture. |
| ATC code | J01XE01 |
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Good value overall.
On opening the parcel, the inner packaging was secure and the medicine undamaged.
The label confirmed a 500-unit pack for the order of nitrofurantoin.
