Question: is macrobid the same as cipro?
Answer: Are Macrobid and Cipro the Same Thing? Macrobid (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals) and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) are antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections. Macrobid is also used to treat bladder infections. Cipro is also prescribed to treat infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints.