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Nitrofurantoin overdose

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overdose

Occasional incidents of acute overdosage of Nitrofurantoin have not resulted in any specific symptoms other than vomiting. Induction of emesis is recommended. There is no specific antidote, but a high fluid intake should be maintained to promote urinary excretion of the drug. Nitrofurantoin is dialyzable.



Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.

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