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A member asked:

Can i mix the powder from nitrofurantoin (macrobid) with water instead of swallowing the capsule?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

No, floats to top: You can mix the powder with, apple sauce, yogourt, ice cream etc on a teaspoon and take it that way. We usually prescribe it to taken that way by people, especially young children, who can not swallow pills or capsules.

Answered 6/7/2018

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