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Is There Any Alternative To Nitrofurantoin?

I was prescribed Nitrofurantoin for a UTI. After suffering for a year with symptoms from ulcers, digestive issues, pain, stomach problems, etc. It now seems as if all of the digestive symptoms have subsided since I began the Nitrofurantoin. I was wondering if in fact I may have had an e coli infection in my digestive track and therefore the medicine is getting rid of it. Is this possible, or is that antibiotic only used for UTI's?
Tue, 20 May 2014
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1. Nitrofurantoin is an urinary antiseptic given in acute as well as prophylaxis of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. [only indication], and is given in E.coli infection [commonest] for 5-10 days.
2. since ADR [adverse drug reaction] of nitrofurantoin is/are epigastric pain, diarrhea, vomiting thus any benefits in alleviation of digestive symptoms are minimal.
3. For digestive related issues kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for necessary examination and Investigation or you may consult an Urologist for any urinary tract abnormality.[since he may distinguish lower tract infection from upper urinary tract infection]
4. To prevent recurrent infection:
. drink plenty of water/fluids and take fiber rich diet [to avoid constipation]
. avoid spicy/acidic/citrus fruits
. avoid alcohol, coffee, quit smoking
. you may ask for prescription medicine like chandra prabha vati,chandan asav, usheer asav,gokshuradi guggulu, tablet/syrup cystone.
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Is There Any Alternative To Nitrofurantoin?

** 1. Nitrofurantoin is an urinary antiseptic given in acute as well as prophylaxis of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. [only indication], and is given in E.coli infection [commonest] for 5-10 days. 2. since ADR [adverse drug reaction] of nitrofurantoin is/are epigastric pain, diarrhea, vomiting thus any benefits in alleviation of digestive symptoms are minimal. 3. For digestive related issues kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for necessary examination and Investigation or you may consult an Urologist for any urinary tract abnormality.[since he may distinguish lower tract infection from upper urinary tract infection] 4. To prevent recurrent infection: . drink plenty of water/fluids and take fiber rich diet [to avoid constipation] . avoid spicy/acidic/citrus fruits . avoid alcohol, coffee, quit smoking . you may ask for prescription medicine like chandra prabha vati,chandan asav, usheer asav,gokshuradi guggulu, tablet/syrup cystone.