Nitrofurantoin

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KindAPI
ClassAntibacterial — nitrofuran
SynonymsNitrofurantoinum, Nitrofurantoin macrocrystals
Common uses / formsOral capsules/tablets and suspension for uncomplicated lower UTI
PropertiesYellow crystalline; poorly water-soluble; BCS II; photosensitive; macrocrystalline vs microcrystalline grade governs dissolution and GI tolerability
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, IP
Sourcing originsIndia, China
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesNo confirmed JP monograph (not a Japanese-market drug). Low-cost legacy nitrofuran; particle-size/crystal-form grade must match the finished-product spec
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Nitrofurantoin — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-nitrofurantoin.html