Does Nitrofurantoin Interact With Doxycycline?

Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015

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Fri, 10 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : Does nitrofurantoin interact with doxcyline and does it have sulfa. I am allergic to sulfa.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No reaction..no interaction...not sulfa.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

I will keep it simple and straight to point

Interactin:

Nitrofurantoin has NO reported interaction with doxy.

sulfa allergy:

Don't worry it's not a sulfa drug.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar