I have a urinary tract infection
I am allergic to penicillin. Can I take nitrofurantoin?
Question posted by Andreschicken on 14 Aug 2018
Last updated on 26 July 2022 by MOOKIE69
3 Answers
MOOKIE69
26 July 2022
Can I take this medicine nitrofurantoin if im allergic to penicillin
Grandmaisck
24 Feb 2020
I have a UTI and am allergic to cipro-flaxen drugs AND penicillin; what medication could I take safely??
Inactive
14 Aug 2018
Yes, you can because nitrofurantoin is not in the penicillin family.
Inactive
14 Aug 2018
BTW: You take nitrofurantoin only if your UTI site is bladder, you cannot take this for kidney UTI.
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infections, allergic reactions, nitrofurantoin, penicillin, penicillins
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- Nitrofurantoin uses and safety info
- Nitrofurantoin prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Nitrofurantoin (detailed)
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