FURAZOLIDONE

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 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?

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 Soreness

Technical Classification

FURAZOLIDONE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FURAZOLIDONE as Ingredient

AGYL F 100MG/300MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
AGYL F 30MG/100MG SUSPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
ARISTOGYL F 100MG/400MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
ARISTOGYL F SUSPMETRONIDAZOLE 20 MG/ML, FURAZOLIDONE 6 MG/ML
DEEMET F 25MG/75MG SUSPMETRONIDAZOLE 75.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 25.0 MG
DEPENDAL M 100MG/300MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
DEPENDAL M TABMETRONIDAZOLE 300 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG
DEZOLE MF 100MG/300MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
DEZOLE MF 30MG/100MG SYPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
DIAFUR PLUS TABMETRONIDAZOLE , DICYCLOMINE , FURAZOLIDONE
DIM KID 100MG/400MG/20MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
DYRIL PLUS 100MG/300MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
ENTOWIN TABFURAZOLIDONE
ENTROFURAN M 300MG/100MG CAPFURAZOLIDONE 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
ENTROFURAN M 30MG/100MG SUSPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
ENTROMAX 100MG/200MG SACHMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
ENTROMAX 200MG/100MG TABFURAZOLIDONE 200.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
ENTROMAX F SUSPFURAZOLIDONE , METRONIDAZOLE
FLAGYL -F FC-TABMETRONIDAZOLE 400 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG
FURAKTIN M 100MG/300MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
FURAMET 100MG/300MG SYPMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
FURATEC M 35MG/64MG SYPMETRONIDAZOLE 64.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 35.0 MG
FURAZOLE M TABFURAZOLIDONE , METRONIDAZOLE
FURAZOLIDONE 100MG TABFURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
FUROXONE 100MG TABFURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
FUZONE 150MG TABFURAZOLIDONE 150.0 MG
GENOGYL F 30MG/100MG SYPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
GENOGYL F 50MG/200MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 50.0 MG
IDOMETRIN F 30MG/100MG SUSPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
KALTIN MF 30MG/100MG SYPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
LOMOFEN TABFURAZOLIDONE 50 MG, DIPHENOXYLATE 2.5 MG, ATROPINE 0.025 MG
LOMOSTOP D 50MG/200MG/10MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 50.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
LOMOSTOP MF 100MG/400MG TABMETRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
METROGYL -F TABMETRONIDAZOLE 400 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG
METROGYL F SUSPMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 8 MG/ML
METROQUIN F SYPMETRONIDAZOLE , FURAZOLIDONE
RONIFUR S 75MG/200MG SUSPMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 75.0 MG
RONIFUR S 75MG/200MG SYPMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 75.0 MG