nitrofurantoin

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; SUSP: 25 mg per 5 mL

UTI tx, uncomplicated

[50-100 mg PO q6h x5 days]

Info: for cystitis; refer to IDSA guidelines; give w/ food

UTI prophylaxis

[50-100 mg PO qhs]

Info: for lower UTI prophylaxis; give w/ food

renal dosing

[see below]

CrCl <60: contraindicated per pkg insert; Alt: not defined, caution advised if CrCl 30-60

HD/PD: avoid use

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; SUSP: 25 mg per 5 mL

UTI tx, uncomplicated

[1 mo and older]

Dose: 5-7 mg/kg/day PO divided q6h x7-14 days; Max: 400 mg/day; Info: for cystitis; refer to AAP guidelines; give w/ food

UTI prophylaxis

[1 mo and older]

Dose: 1-2 mg/kg/day PO divided q12-24h; Max: 100 mg/day; Info: for lower UTI prophylaxis; give w/ food

renal dosing

[see below]

CrCl <60: contraindicated

HD/PD: avoid use

hepatic dosing

[not defined]