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Medicines NitrofurantoinQuestion & answer

Nitrofurantoin · Medicine question

How can nitrofurantoin affect driving or operating machinery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Nitrofurantoin may cause dizziness and drowsiness, and patients should not drive or operate machinery if affected.

Sources for this answer

Nitrofurantoin 100mg CapsulesADVANZ Pharma · emc · SmPC §4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines · Version 13Document updated 19 August 2025

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