Nitrofurantoin 100mg is a well-established antibiotic used in the treatment of acute, uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
In aesthetic practice, qualified prescribers may encounter patients presenting with UTIs during pre-treatment screening, follow-up, or general medical care. Having access to appropriate prescription-only medicines, such as Nitrofurantoin, ensures practitioners can provide safe, holistic patient management when UTIs are clinically diagnosed.
This product is prescription only medicine and intended strictly for prescriber use in line with antimicrobial and professional guidelines.
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Login to see pricesUseful for holistic patient care, allowing prescribers to manage unrelated but clinically important infections such as UTIs.
Targeted action for urinary pathogens, minimising unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotic use.
Well-tolerated first-line treatment for common uncomplicated UTIs.
Supports continuity of care, especially for returning patients undergoing multiple aesthetic treatments.
Established safety record, trusted for decades in primary care settings.
Strength: 100mg Nitrofurantoin
Pack Size: 14 capsules
Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Specific to urinary tract infections
Bactericidal activity in acidic urinary environments
Aesthetic practitioners with prescribing authority may choose to stock Nitrofurantoin because:
Patients sometimes present with unrelated medical issues (e.g., mild UTIs) during consultations.
Providing complete care improves safety, professionalism, and patient trust.
It avoids unnecessary delays by enabling prompt treatment where appropriate.
Nitrofurantoin is narrow-spectrum, reducing antimicrobial impact compared to broader antibiotics.
It supports prescribers in maintaining high standards of patient care that extend beyond aesthetic concerns.
While not used for aesthetic complications, Nitrofurantoin may be prescribed by aesthetic prescribers for:
Clinically diagnosed uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Patients screened pre-procedure who present with UTI symptoms
Managing UTIs that may delay elective aesthetic treatments
Patients attending follow-up appointments with new UTI symptoms
Nitrofurantoin works through multiple mechanisms to kill bacteria within the urinary tract:
1. Bacterial Enzyme Inhibition
It interferes with key bacterial enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
2. Damage to Bacterial DNA, RNA, and Cell Walls
The drug becomes active in the urine, disrupting multiple cellular processes essential for bacterial survival.
3. Highly Concentrated in Urine
Its localisation in the urinary tract ensures targeted action where infection is occurring.
These combined actions make it effective for lower urinary tract infections caused by susceptible organisms.
