LOMOFEN TAB

Overview

LOMOFEN TAB is an Over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic.

LOMOFEN TAB is composed of: FURAZOLIDONE (50 MG), DIPHENOXYLATE (2.5 MG)

Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa. Some protozoa are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body. Furazolidone is taken by mouth. It works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis. Furazolidone is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Usage

FURAZOLIDONE is generally used to treat: Cholera, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Giardiasis, Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infections), Staphylococcal Infection



Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

LOMOFEN TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for LOMOFEN TAB and its Constituents


  • Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of blood disorders (G6PD deficiency), allergies (especially drug allergies).
  • Avoid intake of alcohol during therapy and for 4 days after taking this medication. A reaction causing flushing, fever, chest tightness and breathing difficulties may occur.
  • Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication makes you feel dizzy.
  • Infants less than one month old should not receive this drug.
  • This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.


Rare Side-Effects

FURAZOLIDONE : Skin Rash, Fever, Body Itching, Body Pain, Throat Soreness

Technical Classification

FURAZOLIDONE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for LOMOFEN TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LOMOFEN TABINR 38.4 for 20 TABLETSFURAZOLIDONE 50 MG, DIPHENOXYLATE 2.5 MG, ATROPINE 0.025 MG