Macrobid Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease.Macrobid Tablet is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Macrobid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.\u003cbr>Avoid Macrobid Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Macrobid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.\u003cbr>Avoid Macrobid Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Macrobid Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Macrobid Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Macrobid Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Macrobid Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Macrobid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Macrobid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Macrobid Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Macrobid Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Macrobid Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Macrolides
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Store below 30?C

Q. Can the use of Macrobid Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, the use of Macrobid Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.| Q. How long does Macrobid Tablet takes to work?::: Usually, Macrobid Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better. | Q. What if I don't get better after using Macrobid Tablet?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Q. Can the use of Macrobid Tablet cause infertility?::: There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Macrobid Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Rash
Abnormal liver function tests
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dyspepsia
Taste change