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Nitrofurantoin

Comprehensive clinical interaction and dietary monograph for Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoin).

Generic Active Chemical: Nitrofurantoin
Brand Formulations:Furadantin Tablets¶Furadantin Oral SuspensionFuralan¶MacrobidMacrodantin
Quick Jump:Kitchen Foods (0)Drug Red Flags (0)Supplements & Herbs (0)Administration Timing (1)

Kitchen Food, Drink & Dietary Conflicts

Biochemical interactions with common foods, beverages & cooking ingredients
0 Flagged Foods
Unless your physician explicitly directs otherwise, continue your normal balanced diet while taking this medication. Maintain consistent hydration and meal intervals.

Prescription & OTC Drug Interactions (DDI)

Documented pharmacological conflicts & contraindicated co-prescriptions
0 Warning Classes
No major contraindicated drug classes listed in the basic monograph. Always provide your complete medication list to your prescribing physician.

Dietary Supplements, Herbs & Minerals (DNI)

Interactions with over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and herbal preparations
0 Monitored
No acute supplement or herb contraindications identified. Notify your healthcare provider of any multi-vitamins or botanicals you take daily.

Chronotherapy & Meal Administration Protocols

Optimal absorption, meal-timing rules & GI tolerability protocols
1 Protocols
MEALMealtime Administration

Nitrofurantoin usually is taken with food two or four times a day for at least 7 days.

Rationale: Food enhances bioavailability, prevents gastric mucosal irritation, or stabilizes peak-to-trough pharmacokinetic variations.

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Authoritative Clinical Evidence & Regulatory Sources

Data on this clinical monograph is compiled from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus), openFDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL Section 7 Drug Interactions), the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), and Krause and Mahan's Food & Nutrition Care Process.

View Original NLM MedlinePlus Monograph·Clinical & Legal Disclaimers