Infections
Nitrofurantoin and your FAA medical
Antibiotic
Other names: Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin
Wait
24 hours
after the first dose
The FAA's MedGuide lists nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin) as allowed, for urinary tract infections (UTI), with a wait of 24 hours after the first dose and none after later doses or after the final dose, used as prescribed.
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The MedGuide defines allowed as acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present, and says wait times are not determined solely by the medication: an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.
- 24 hours after the first dose: ground observation
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Generic: nitrofurantoin
Brand Name: Macrobid; Macrodantin; Furadantin [INTL]
Drug Class: Antibiotic
Underlying Condition: Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Use: ALLOW
INITIAL Wait Time (after first dose): 24 hours
SUBSEQUENT Dose Wait Time (after each dose): None
DISCONTINUATION Wait Time (after final dose): None
Frequency Use Limit: As prescribed
ALLOWED: The medication is acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present.
Underlying Condition: Evaluating medication use requires considering the impact of safety of flight from both the medication and underlying condition. Wait times are not determined solely by the medication; an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.