This antibiotic medication is used to treat lower UTI (urinary tract infection) in women aged 18 to 65 years old.

Nitrufurantoin SR capusles:

• Relieve UTI symptoms
• Cure the infection
• Work within days

What are symptoms of UTIs?

You may have a UTI if you experience at least 3 of the following symptoms:

• Burning pain when passing urine (Dysuria)
• Passing urine more often than usual at night (New nocturia)
• Cloudy Urine
• Urinary frequency
• Urinary urgency
• Suprapubic (lower abdomen) discomfort or tenderness

Or at least 1 of the symptoms above and a confirmed positive result with a dipstick test.

Please note: this service is not available to those who require prophylaxis.

Here is how the process works:

1. Nitrofurantoin is a prescription-only medicine, but it can be supplied through our private PGD clinic. A trained pharmacist will assess your suitability before dispensing the medication.
2. You begin by completing the online clinical form. Your answers help the pharmacist understand your symptoms and medical history.
3. After submitting the form, a pharmacist trained in UTI management will review your information and then contact you by phone to complete the consultation.
4. A phone (or video) consultation is required by law when supplying this medication without a prescription. It ensures the treatment is safe for you and gives you an opportunity to ask any questions.
5. You must provide a valid phone number so the pharmacist can complete the consultation and finalise your assessment.
6. All information you provide, including the consultation, is strictly confidential and handled in accordance with professional standards.
7. The price shown includes the consultation fee. There are no additional charges.
8. The treatment supplied is a 3-day course, consisting of 6 capsules.

Please note: Purchasing this service does not guarantee supply. The pharmacist will make the final clinical decision during your consultation. If the treatment is not suitable, your order will be refunded.

The product is in a modified release, hard gelatin capsule containing the equivalent of 100mg of Nitrofurantoin in the form of nitrofurantoin macrocrystals and nitrofurantoin monohydrate.

Each capsule contains talc, corn starch, lactose carbopol, povidone, sugar, magnesium stearate, gelatin and colouring agents (E104, E171, E132).

Printing ink contains: Shellac, Propylene Glycol (E1520), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Black iron oxide (E172), Ammonium Hydroxide (E527) and Simethicone.

Take ONE 100mg prolonged-release capsule twice daily for three days.

The treatment should not last longer than 3 days.

Who cannot take nitrofurantoin?

You should not take nitrofurantoin if any of the following apply:

Age and sex
• You are under 18 years old
• You are over 65 years old
• You are a male patient

Pregnancy, breast-feeding, and hereditary conditions
• You are pregnant, breast-feeding, or think you might be pregnant
• You have G6PD deficiency
• You have acute porphyria
• You have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption

Allergies and sensitivities
• You have a known hypersensitivity to nitrofurantoin, other nitrofurans, or any excipients in the medicine

Kidney, liver, and urinary tract issues
• You have kidney or liver problems
• You have an abnormal urinary tract
• You have renal calculi, vesicoureteric reflux, reflux nephropathy, neurogenic bladder, urinary obstruction, or recent urinary tract instrumentation
• You have an indwelling urinary catheter

Current or past UTI complications
• You previously had a UTI with haematuria (visible or non-visible) that was not investigated by your GP or specialist
• Upper urinary tract infection or other possible diagnoses were not excluded in a past UTI
• You have a history of upper urinary tract infection (including pyelitis or pyelonephritis)
• You have a history of complicated UTIs
• You have severe chronic recurrent UTIs
• You were treated for a UTI within the last 3 months
• You are still experiencing symptoms from a previous UTI
• You require treatment to prevent (rather than treat) UTIs

Symptoms or clinical concerns
• You experience flank or loin pain
• You have a fever above 38°C
• You are immunosuppressed

Medication interactions
• You currently take Dapsone or Prilocaine

Underlying medical conditions
• You have any of the following:
– Anaemia
– Diabetes mellitus
– Electrolyte imbalance
– Debilitating conditions
– Peripheral neuropathy (or are at risk of it)
– Pulmonary disease
– Vitamin B deficiency (especially folate deficiency)
– Neurological disorders
– Allergic diathesis

Please consult your GP if you do not notice any improvement after 3 days of taking the medication.

As for all medications Nitrofurantoin capsules can cause side effects. Some of the most common side effects are:

• Acute, subacute and chronic pulmonary reactions
• Liver toxicity. If you notice any symptoms of hepatitis please stop the medication immediately and call 111.
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fever over 38 °C

If you experience any of the above side effect please stop taking the medication and seek medical advice or call 111.