Nitrofurantoin

Common brands: Nitrofurantoin (Monohydrate/Macrocrystals), Acid Reducer, Pain Relief, Goodnow Pain Relief, Basic Care Omeprazole

Top reporter: Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Nitrofuran Antibacterial [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]
16,101
Total Reports
6,401
Serious Reports
1,018
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.32%)

Patient Demographics

Male
2,328
Female
12,467

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Nitrofurantoin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 1,347
6.2%
2 FATIGUE 1,254
5.8%
3 NAUSEA 1,208
5.6%
4 HEADACHE 1,121
5.2%
5 PAIN 977
4.5%
6 DYSPNOEA 972
4.5%
7 DIARRHOEA 894
4.1%
8 RASH 865
4.0%
9 MALAISE 854
3.9%
10 VOMITING 825
3.8%
11 PYREXIA 808
3.7%
12 DIZZINESS 801
3.7%
13 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 764
3.5%
14 OFF LABEL USE 708
3.3%
15 FALL 593
2.7%
16 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 590
2.7%
17 WEIGHT DECREASED 588
2.7%
18 ARTHRALGIA 556
2.6%
19 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 545
2.5%
20 ASTHENIA 540
2.5%
21 COUGH 524
2.4%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN 519
2.4%
23 PRURITUS 508
2.3%
24 DEPRESSION 499
2.3%
25 PNEUMONIA 486
2.2%
26 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 476
2.2%
27 ANXIETY 473
2.2%
28 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 472
2.2%
29 BACK PAIN 448
2.1%
30 CONFUSIONAL STATE 441
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.