Uses
Nitrofurantoin monohydrate is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Brand name
Furadantin (Procter & Gamble); Furadantin (Sciele); Furalan (Lannett).
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or headache may occur.Nitrofurantoin monohydrate may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) lung problems.
Physiological effects
Nitrofurantoin monohydrate is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
