Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Macrodantin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Macrodantin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with macrodantin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Macrodantin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and f requency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. The dose and length of treatment depends upon the medical condition, severity of infection, and response to treatment. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the [...]

Patient was educated on therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Macrodantin as follows: Macrodantin is an antibiotic that is active against a number of bacteria infecting the urinary tract and causing urinary tract infections. As macrodantin reaches poor concentrations in body sites other than the urinary tract, it cannot be used for bacterial infections involving body sites other than the urinary tract. Based on the concentration and susceptibility of the bacteria infecting the urinary [...]