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Overview
FURAZOLIDONE is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.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 InfectionFrequently 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?
FURAZOLIDONE is generally taken Before Food.Route of Administration: Oral
Precautions
- 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 SorenessTechnical Classification
FURAZOLIDONE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with FURAZOLIDONE as Ingredient
AGYL F 100MG/300MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
AGYL F 30MG/100MG SUSP | METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG |
ARISTOGYL F 100MG/400MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
ARISTOGYL F SUSP | METRONIDAZOLE 20 MG/ML, FURAZOLIDONE 6 MG/ML |
DEEMET F 25MG/75MG SUSP | METRONIDAZOLE 75.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 25.0 MG |
DEPENDAL M 100MG/300MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
DEPENDAL M TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 300 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG |
DEZOLE MF 100MG/300MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
DEZOLE MF 30MG/100MG SYP | METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG |
DIAFUR PLUS TAB | METRONIDAZOLE , DICYCLOMINE , FURAZOLIDONE |
DIM KID 100MG/400MG/20MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG |
DYRIL PLUS 100MG/300MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
ENTOWIN TAB | FURAZOLIDONE |
ENTROFURAN M 300MG/100MG CAP | FURAZOLIDONE 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG |
ENTROFURAN M 30MG/100MG SUSP | METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG |
ENTROMAX 100MG/200MG SACH | METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
ENTROMAX 200MG/100MG TAB | FURAZOLIDONE 200.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG |
ENTROMAX F SUSP | FURAZOLIDONE , METRONIDAZOLE |
FLAGYL -F FC-TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 400 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG |
FURAKTIN M 100MG/300MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
FURAMET 100MG/300MG SYP | METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
FURATEC M 35MG/64MG SYP | METRONIDAZOLE 64.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 35.0 MG |
FURAZOLE M TAB | FURAZOLIDONE , METRONIDAZOLE |
FURAZOLIDONE 100MG TAB | FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
FUROXONE 100MG TAB | FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
FUZONE 150MG TAB | FURAZOLIDONE 150.0 MG |
GENOGYL F 30MG/100MG SYP | METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG |
GENOGYL F 50MG/200MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 50.0 MG |
IDOMETRIN F 30MG/100MG SUSP | METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG |
KALTIN MF 30MG/100MG SYP | METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG |
LOMOFEN TAB | FURAZOLIDONE 50 MG, DIPHENOXYLATE 2.5 MG, ATROPINE 0.025 MG |
LOMOSTOP D 50MG/200MG/10MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 50.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG |
LOMOSTOP MF 100MG/400MG TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG |
METROGYL -F TAB | METRONIDAZOLE 400 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG |
METROGYL F SUSP | METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 8 MG/ML |
METROQUIN F SYP | METRONIDAZOLE , FURAZOLIDONE |
RONIFUR S 75MG/200MG SUSP | METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 75.0 MG |
RONIFUR S 75MG/200MG SYP | METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 75.0 MG |