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Does furadantin (nitrofurantoin) work for bladder infections?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Yes it does: Generic is nitrofurantoin. Macrodantin is Nitrofurantoin mscro-crystals and better tolerated by the stomach.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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