I was been perscribed a medcine called Nitrofurantoin mono/mac for a urinary tract infection...
I havent been able to find anything.. but, in the info booklet that came with it, it said "only take while pregnant IF DOCTOR FEELS ABSOLUTELY necessary"
Is it okay to take?
2007-08-10 08:22:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Your doctor should not prescribe anything that would hurt your baby.
2007-08-10 08:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Dorothy D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
♥ Nitrofurantoin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it not likely to harm an unborn baby. However, nitrofurantoin should not be taken by pregnant women who are at term (38-42 weeks gestation), during labor and delivery, or when the onset of labor is imminent. Do not take nitrofurantoin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Nitrofurantoin passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
• Nitrofurantoin should not be used by infants younger than 1 month of age. They cannot properly eliminate the drug from their bodies, and dangerous side effects could result.
http://www.drugs.com/nitrofurantoin.html
2007-08-10 08:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by NCIS ♥ Addict 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who says you should not take any medication during pregnancy, even if doc says its ok, is loco. Have you ever had a urinary tract infection? not something you can just wait out. It hurts, it is uncomfortable and, uhh...i don't know....its an infection. If your doctor prescribed it and KNOWS that you are pregnant (assuming it is the same doctor), then you should be fine.
2007-08-10 08:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by bk.mariposa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the doctor prescribed it than it probably is fine besides what other choice do u have i know that having a urinary tract infection while pg is not good!
2007-08-10 08:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by notyochic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, UTI's are very common in pregnancy, and ther are certain antibiotic that yyou can take. I had that perscribed to me with my 1st pregnancy. If your doc perscribed it, its fine. He wouldnt perscribe anything that would harm your baby. My son came out happy and healthy, so dont worry. its safe.
2007-08-10 08:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Haley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a doctor prescribed it I am sure it is okay. If you still have doubts call the doctor again and leave a message.
2007-08-10 08:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by bluefroggy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This medication is a Pregancy Risk Category B drug meaning adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester
If you have any further questions regarding the use of this medication please consult your OB/GYN
I listed an article below for your reading.
2007-08-10 08:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by SirSnoozeAlot 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's fine. If your doctor prescribed it, it's fine. I had a UTI early in this pregnancy and was prescribed the same thing. It'll be ok.
2007-08-10 08:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by Caitlin J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you have a nasty UTI and the doc prescribed it, it is most likely safe.
Pregnancy class B, but not to be used in the last month of pregnancy an rated L2 in breastfeeding(safe)
2007-08-10 08:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ur dr knows u are pregnant so they wouldn't prescribe u something that would harm the baby.
2007-08-10 08:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋