Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent infections of the urinary tract (UTIs), such as bladder infections. It works by killing or stopping the growth of the bugs that cause the infection. In people who get urinary tract infections often, nitrofurantoin can be used to prevent infections. Read more about urinary tract infections in men, women, pregnancy and children.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, nitrofurantoin comes as:
- Nifuran tablets (50 mg and 100 mg)
- Macrobid modified release capsules (100 mg).