Is Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension in shortage?
Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Nitrofurantoin, Oral Suspension, 25 mg/5 mL (NDC 69238-2512-9)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-525-7270
FDA recalls of Nitrofurantoin
Recalls can cause or worsen a shortage. These FDA drug recalls share an active ingredient with Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension:
- SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC recalls Nitrofurantoin Capsules, USP (Macrocrystals), 100 mg, Rx Only, 100 capsules per bottle, Manufactured by: Sidmak
- Cardinal Health Inc. recalls Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals Capsules 25 mg 100 Capsules Rx Only NDC 47781-306-01 Manufactured by: Norwich
- Alvogen, Inc recalls Nitrofurantoin Monohydrate/Macrycrystals Capsules, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc.
- Alvogen, Inc recalls Macrobid Urinary Tract Anitbacterial, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfg. by: Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- LUPIN SOMERSET recalls Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension, USP, 25mg/5mL, 230 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novel Laboratories, Inc.,
- Sandoz Inc recalls Nitrofurantoin Capsules, USP (Monohydrate/Macrocrystals) 100 mg, packaged in a) 100-capsule bottles (NDC 0185-0122-01);
- LUPIN SOMERSET recalls Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension USP, 25mg/5mL, 230 mL Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novel Laboratories, Inc.
- Alvogen, Inc recalls NITROFURANTOIN MONOHYDRATE/MACROCRYSTALS CAPSULES, 100 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx Only --- Distributed by Alvogen, Inc.
Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension shortage questions
Is Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension in shortage?
Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated Apr 10, 2026).
What should I do if I can’t get Nitrofurantoin Oral Suspension?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.