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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
50 mg four times daily for the duration of procedure and for three days thereafter.Nitrofurantoin SR capsule:Adults and Children over 12 years: One 100 mg capsule every 12 hours for seven days.Genito-urinary surgical prophylaxis: One capsule twice daily on day of procedure and for next 3 days.Nitrofurantoin suspension: Children: 5-7 mg/kg/day in four divided doses (contraindicated under one month of age). The average dose of Nintoin suspension for pediatric patients are as follows-7 to 11 kg: ½ (2.5 ml) teaspoonfuls 4 times daily.12 to 21 kg: 1 (5 ml) teaspoonfuls 4 times daily.22 to 30 kg: 1½ (7.5 ml) teaspoonfuls 4 times daily.31 to 41 kg: 2 (10 ml) teaspoonfuls 4 times daily.Therapy should be continued for one week or for at least 3 days after sterility of the urine is obtained. For long-term suppressive therapy in children, doses as low as 1 mg/kg per 24 hours, given in a single dose or in two divided doses, may be adequate. Antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate, when administered concomitantly with Nintoin SR, reduce both the rate and extent of absorption of Uricosuric drugs, such as Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone, can inhibit renal tubular secretion of Nintoin SR. Anuria, oliguria or significant impairment of renal function are contraindications. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant patients at 38-42 weeks, during labor and delivery. Nitrofurantoin is also contraindicated in those patients with known hypersensitivity to Nitrofurantoin. The most frequent clinical adverse events are nausea, headache, and flatulence. Other less occurred adverse events are diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal
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