Table: Nitrofurantoin - Merck Manuals Consumer Version

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Common Uses	Some Side Effects
Bladder infections Bladder Infection Cystitis is infection of the bladder. Usually, bacteria are the cause of cystitis. A frequent need to urinate and pain or burning while urinating are the most common symptoms. Doctors can often... read more	Nausea and vomiting Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) Allergy Allergies to Drugs People sometimes mistake many adverse drug reactions for allergies. For example, people who experience stomach discomfort after taking aspirin (a common adverse reaction) often say they are... read more

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