Who Can And Cannot Take Nitrofurantoin

Who can take nitrofurantoin

Most adults and children can take nitrofurantoin.

Who may not be able to take nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

ever had an allergic reaction to nitrofurantoin or any other medicine
porphyria, a rare blood disorder
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a rare condition that affects your red blood cells
severe kidney disease
diabetes
a lung condition
problems with your liver
any condition causing severe weakness
anaemia or vitamin B deficiency

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