Nitrofurantoin Tablet

Depending on the dosage and susceptibility of the infecting organism, a bacteriostatic or bactericidal substance. The gramme positive bacteria Corynebacterium, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus, Enterococcus faecalis, S. agalactiae, group D streptococci, and viridians streptococci are all susceptible to the antibiotic nitrofurantoin. Although it might be less efficient at getting rid of vaginal bacteria, it can be used as an alternative to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for treating urinary tract infections. Possibly used in females as a preventative measure against recurrent cystitis linked to. Because of its variety of modes of action, nitrofurantoin is expected to be very resistant to the emergence of bacterial resistance.