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Generic Macrobid
At this time, generic Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystalline) is available in only one strength. It is made by a number of companies, including Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Sandoz. If you have been taking a generic version of this antibiotic and it looks a little different than normal, check with your pharmacist. It doesn't happen often, but this medication is sometimes confused with a similar-sounding product.
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Macrobid® (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystalline) is a prescription medication approved for treating bladder infections. It contains a special form of nitrofurantoin that is taken just twice a day.
Currently, brand-name Macrobid is made by Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc. However, the patents for Macrobid have expired, and generic versions are now available.
Generic Macrobid is made by various companies, such as:
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals
- Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Sandoz.
This medication comes in one strength (100 mg).
Care must be taken to avoid confusing generic Macrobid with generic Macrodantin® (nitrofurantoin macrocrystalline), a similar medication that is taken four times a day. The generic names are quite similar and are often abbreviated in order to fit on prescription labels. While most pharmacists are aware of this potential problem and are careful to avoid confusing the two, it is a good idea to check with your pharmacist if your generic Macrobid looks different from the Macrobid pills you have received before.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD