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Can Nitrofurantoin Drug Cause Any Side Effects?
I m on my second prescription of Nitrofurantoin Mono-Mcr 100 MG due to an urinary tract infection. For the past week I have developed extreme itching along with a rash on my back. What can I use to stop itching and rash? Could I be having a reaction from the antibiotic?
Thu, 13 Feb 2020
Hi,
Suggestive of allergic reaction to Nitrofurantoin. I advise you to stop taking Nitrofurantoin and take an oral antiistamine like cetrizine along with application of 1% hydrocortisone cream at the affected area. Consult your doctor for an alternate effective but a safer medicaiton to treat urinary tract infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Suggestive of allergic reaction to Nitrofurantoin. I advise you to stop taking Nitrofurantoin and take an oral antiistamine like cetrizine along with application of 1% hydrocortisone cream at the affected area. Consult your doctor for an alternate effective but a safer medicaiton to treat urinary tract infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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