{"id":19055,"date":"2022-03-01T16:47:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T16:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19055"},"modified":"2022-03-02T14:23:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T14:23:51","slug":"nitrofurantoin-alternova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/nitrofurantoin-alternova\/","title":{"rendered":"Nitrofurantoin Alternova &#8211; Nitrofurantoin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>50 mg&nbsp;nitrofurantoin&nbsp;tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Nitrofurantoin Alternova is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin\u00a0Alternova contains\u00a0nitrofurantoin, which has a bactericidal effect.\u00a0It is effective against most bacterial species that cause urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova is used to treat urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin contained\u00a0in\u00a0Nitrofurantoin\u00a0Alternova may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Nitrofurantoin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Nitrofurantoin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;nitrofurantoin&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>when breastfeeding children under 1 month of age<\/li><li>if you know you are deficient in the&nbsp;enzyme&nbsp;glucose &#8211;&nbsp;6&nbsp;-phosphate dehydrogenase<\/li><li>if you have severe renal impairment<\/li><li>should not be given to newborns or children under 1 month of age.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using&nbsp;Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the following diseases, you should consult a doctor before starting treatment with&nbsp;Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>renal impairment<\/li><li>anemia&nbsp;(too little&nbsp;red blood cell&nbsp;)<\/li><li>diabetes (&nbsp;diabetes mellitus&nbsp;)<\/li><li>electrolyte disturbances (disturbances in the salt balance)<\/li><li>Vitamin B deficiency<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the urine can turn brown, but it is completely harmless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should stop taking&nbsp;Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if you experience fatigue, yellowed skin or eyes,\u00a0itching, rash, joint pain, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark urine, and pale or gray stools.\u00a0This may be a symptom of liver disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Nitrofurantoin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova may affect the results of certain tests for&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;(sugar) in the urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nitrofurantoin Alternova with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova should be&nbsp;<em>taken with food<\/em>&nbsp;to reduce nausea and to improve the effect.&nbsp;The tablets can be crushed and mixed in a little liquid or mixed in the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately following delivery,&nbsp;Nitrofurantoin Alternova&nbsp;should be given only after special consideration by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin\u00a0Alternova passes into breast milk.\u00a0Do not\u00a0use Nitrofurantoin\u00a0Alternova when breastfeeding children under 1 month of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova has no known effects on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Nitrofurantoin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.&nbsp;The usual dose range is 50 mg 3 times daily for 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova 50 mg tablet is not suitable for children.&nbsp;Other suitable strengths and dosage forms containing&nbsp;nitrofurantoin&nbsp;should be used instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova should be&nbsp;<em>taken with food<\/em>&nbsp;to reduce nausea and to improve the effect.&nbsp;The tablets can be crushed and mixed in a little liquid or mixed in the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recurrent urinary tract infections, long-term treatment for several months and even years is often necessary.&nbsp;It is important to&nbsp;<em>complete the medication according to the doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription<\/em>&nbsp;to prevent&nbsp;infection&nbsp;from recurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Nitrofurantoin Alternova than you should &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Nitrofurantoin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Nitrofurantoin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Nitrofurantoin Alternova unless your doctor tells you to.\u00a0You must complete the medication according to your doctor&#8217;s\u00a0prescription\u00a0to prevent\u00a0a recurrence of\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor immediately if the following serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A severe<\/strong>\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0that may be rare\u00a0(affects less than 1 user in 1,000)\u00a0and severe.\u00a0Symptoms of\u00a0an allergic reaction\u00a0(\u00a0angioedema\u00a0) may include swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, sometimes with shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very severe\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions<\/strong>\u00a0have been reported\u00a0<em>(occurring in an unknown number of patients)<\/em>\u00a0and may be severe.\u00a0Symptoms of a severe\u00a0hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0(anaphylactic\u00a0shock\u00a0) may include fever, rash, swelling, and sometimes a drop in blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The disease &#8220;SLE&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0(\u00a0chronic\u00a0rheumatic disease) is rare\u00a0(occurs in less than 1 in 1000 patients).\u00a0Symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, fatigue, rash,\u00a0itching, headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(affects less than 1 patient in 100):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nausea and vomiting, especially at higher&nbsp;doses&nbsp;and if the drug is taken on an empty stomach<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>lung and respiratory problems with asthma-like symptoms such as difficulty breathing and shortness of breath<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>muscle pain<\/li><li>external nerve damage with symptoms such as crawling and numbness in the feet and hands<\/li><li>hepatic impairment (jaundice) and haematological changes with elevated liver enzymes (no symptoms) may occur<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>itching<\/li><li>fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(affects less than 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>difficulty fixing the gaze<\/li><li>hair loss<\/li><li>benign pressure increase inside the skull<\/li><li>mumps<\/li><li>pathological increase of&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;in the lungs during long-term treatment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency\u00a0<\/strong><em>(affects the unknown number of patients):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of small blood vessel walls, causing skin conditions<\/li><li>hepatitis as a result of the immune system&#8217;s effect on liver cells<\/li><li>renal tissue inflammation with surrounding tubules, which causes renal impairment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Nitrofurantoin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is&nbsp;nitrofurantoin<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:Lactose monohydrateCorn starchPovidonMagnesium stearate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrofurantoin&nbsp;Alternova tablets: Yellow, round, biconvex tablets, diameter 8 mm.&nbsp;with break notch on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister pack of PVC \/ ALU: 15, 50, 100, and 105 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorization Holder:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternova A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lodshusvej 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4230 Sk\u00e6lsk\u00f8r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IASIS Pharmaceuticals GREECE SA &#8211; Koropi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Archimedes street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koropi Attikis, 19 400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nitrofurantoin Alternova contains nitrofurantoin , which has a bactericidal effect. 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