Nitrofurantoin
See also
Antibiotics (General)
Nitrofurantoin is sometimes taken on an ongoing basis to prevent bladder infections.
Magnesium
Magnesium supplements might impair the absorption of nitrofurantoin,
1
so do not take magnesium during the 2 hours before or after your nitrofurantoin dose.
References
1 Pronsky Z (ed.). Powers and Moore's food medication interactions, 10th ed. Pottstown, PA: Food-Medication Interactions, 1997: 172.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
- Review Date: 07/2012 -
- Update Date: 07/25/2012 -