Brand Names for Nitrofurantoin in India
I cannot provide specific brand names for nitrofurantoin available in India based on the evidence provided, as none of the studies or guidelines contain information about commercial brand names used in the Indian pharmaceutical market.
What the Evidence Does Tell Us
The available evidence confirms that nitrofurantoin is widely used and highly effective in India for treating urinary tract infections, particularly against multidrug-resistant pathogens 1, 2.
Clinical Context in India
Nitrofurantoin maintains excellent activity against Indian clinical isolates, with 95.5% susceptibility for E. coli and 83% for E. coli and Citrobacter species, even among strains expressing carbapenemases 2
In the Indian context of widespread multidrug resistance, nitrofurantoin has become a choice agent for treating UTIs caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens 1
The drug is effectively used against common uropathogens including E. coli, Klebsiella sp., Enterobacter sp., Enterococcus sp., and Staphylococcus aureus 1
Standard Formulations Available
Based on FDA labeling and international guidelines, nitrofurantoin is available as 3:
- Macrocrystals formulation: 50-100 mg capsules
- Monohydrate or macrocrystals: 100 mg formulation
- Prolonged-release macrocrystals: 100 mg formulation
Recommended Dosing (Per International Guidelines)
For uncomplicated cystitis 4:
- 50-100 mg four times daily for 5 days, OR
- 100 mg twice daily for 5 days (monohydrate/macrocrystals or prolonged-release)
How to Find Brand Names
To identify specific brand names available in India, consult:
- Local pharmacy databases
- Indian pharmaceutical compendia
- CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) approved drug lists
- Medical representatives or local pharmacists familiar with regional availability