Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class:Urinary anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.
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Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension Description
Nitrofurantoin a synthetic chemical, is a stable, yellow, crystalline compound. Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial agent for specific urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin is available in 25 mg/5 mL liquid suspension for oral administration.
Inactive Ingredients
Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, flavors, glycerin, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.
Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension - Clinical Pharmacology
Orally administered Nitrofurantoin is readily absorbed and rapidly excreted in urine. Blood concentrations at therapeutic dosage are usually low. It is highly soluble in urine, to which it may impart a brown color.
Following a dose regimen of 100 mg q.i.d. for 7 days, average urinary drug recov..
