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Is microdantin and microbid the same medication? if not, what are their differences? is microbid an extended time release pills? thank you?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes: Slightly different formulations of nitrofurantoin. Macrobid typically used twice a day, Macrodantin to be used up to 4 times a day.

Answered 9/18/2020

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A member asked:

Is microdantin and microbid the same medication? if not, what are their differences? is microbid an extended time release pills? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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