-5%
NFT is specifically indicated for both the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, and selected Klebsiella and Enterobacter species.
Contraindicated in infants under 1 month of age
Nitrofurantoin is a bactericidal agent specifically active in the urinary tract. It is rapidly excreted into the urine, where it exerts its antibacterial effects by altering bacterial ribosomal proteins and other macromolecules, disrupting vital bacterial processes. Its spectrum includes gram-positive (e.g., Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Enterococcus faecalis) and gram-negative bacteria (e.g., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species). The urine may appear brownish due to the drug’s presence—this is harmless.