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UTI infection

2018-10-02 15:35:31
I have been having pain during urination since past 2 days.. I have had history of UTI before, I was prescribed niftran (nitrofurantoin)100 mg 30 capsule.. I wanted to know can I continue the same ?what is the exact dose? .. and for how many days?..since I have lost that prescription..last time my infection was severe and had blood. Can I start a reduced dose?
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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few line of treatment..

Answered2018-10-03 05:56:55

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