Boryeong Nitrofurantoin Capsule

Adult dose

Usually, adults take 50~100 mg of nitrofurantoin per dose orally 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime. For long-term suppressive therapy, adults take 50~100 mg once daily.

This medication can cause serious reactions in the lungs, so if there are any abnormal symptoms in the lungs, use should be discontinued immediately and a physician consulted. It can also cause liver damage, so regular liver function tests should be performed and the medication should be stopped if symptoms of hepatitis appear. There is a risk of peripheral nerve damage, so special caution should be exercised in cases of poor kidney function or anemic conditions, diabetes, and vitamin B deficiency. In patients with specific genetic deficiency symptoms, hemolytic anemia may occur; therefore, if these symptoms are suspected, the medication should be stopped. If severe diarrhea or abdominal pain occurs after antibiotic use, there is a risk of Clostridium difficile infection, and immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication should not be used in patients with impaired kidney function, women in late pregnancy or during childbirth, infants under 3 months, patients with a history of liver dysfunction, or those with specific genetic diseases. Caution should be taken when administering this medication to patients with anemia, neuropathy, liver or lung diseases, the elderly, and those with inflammatory bowel disease. This medication is ineffective against viral infections and should not be used if a bacterial infection is not certain. During use, urine color may change, and it may interact with other medications, so inform the physician of any medications being taken. Pregnant or lactating women should consult a physician before use, as this medication may affect the fetus or newborn. The elderly may be more vulnerable to the side effects of this medication, so additional caution is needed during use. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

• Acute
• subacute
• chronic lung reactions
• pulmonary hypersensitivity
• fatigue
• exertional dyspnea
• cough
• changes in lung function
• interstitial pneumonia
• pulmonary fibrosis

Store this medication in a closed container to protect it from air and light. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Hard capsule with light yellow powder in the upper beige part and white in the lower part

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle