Nitrofurantoin (Monohydrate / Macrocrystals)

Common brands: Nitrofurantoin, Acid Reducer, Pain Relief, Goodnow Pain Relief, Basic Care Omeprazole

Top reporter: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc

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16,301
Total Reports
6,438
Serious Reports
1,030
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.32%)

Patient Demographics

Male
2,344
Female
12,629

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Nitrofurantoin (Monohydrate / Macrocrystals).

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 1,357
6.2%
2 FATIGUE 1,268
5.8%
3 NAUSEA 1,233
5.6%
4 HEADACHE 1,140
5.2%
5 DYSPNOEA 998
4.5%
6 PAIN 988
4.5%
7 DIARRHOEA 909
4.1%
8 RASH 879
4.0%
9 MALAISE 866
3.9%
10 VOMITING 842
3.8%
11 PYREXIA 831
3.8%
12 DIZZINESS 814
3.7%
13 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 774
3.5%
14 OFF LABEL USE 710
3.2%
15 FALL 596
2.7%
16 WEIGHT DECREASED 594
2.7%
17 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 590
2.7%
18 ARTHRALGIA 565
2.6%
19 ASTHENIA 555
2.5%
20 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 549
2.5%
21 COUGH 541
2.5%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN 528
2.4%
23 PRURITUS 521
2.4%
24 DEPRESSION 503
2.3%
25 PNEUMONIA 493
2.2%
26 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 479
2.2%
27 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 477
2.2%
28 ANXIETY 476
2.2%
29 BACK PAIN 455
2.1%
30 CONFUSIONAL STATE 444
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.