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FURADIN 50mg Tablet 100s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Nitrofurantoin:50mg
- Manufactured by : Ferozson Laboratories Ltd.
- Drug Strength : 50mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 100s
- Product SKU : dis_13602
Nitrofurantoin:50mg | Quinolones
Manufactured / Marketed By : Ferozson Product Form : TabletPack Size : 100sIngredients : Nitrofurantoin:50mgGeneric Category : Quinolones
How it works
FURADIN 50mg Tablet 100s works by killing bacteria that cause infection.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for FURADIN 50mg Tablet 100s
- changes in facial skin color severe
- Skin rash severe
- Fever and chills severe
- Burning or tingling sensation severe
- Headache severe
- Drowsiness severe
- Diarrhea
- Excessive gas in stomach
Uses of FURADIN 50mg Tablet 100s
What is it prescribed for?
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Urinary Tract Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of infection of the urinary tract caused by Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
This medicine is well observed orally. Food may increase the bioavailability of the medicine.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 3 hours.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is recommended for pregnant women. It is contraindicated in pregnant patients at term (38 to 42 weeks' gestation), during labor and delivery.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is known to excreted through breast milk. This medicine is not contraindicated in children less than 3 months and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficient infants.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Not recommended in patients with allergy to [pot_title] .
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Impaired Kidney function
Not recommended in patients with CrCl less than 60 ml/min
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is recommended for pregnant women. It is contraindicated in pregnant patients at term (38 to 42 weeks' gestation), during labor and delivery.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is known to excreted through breast milk. This medicine is not contraindicated in children less than 3 months and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficient infants.
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Lung toxicity
This medicine is known to cause acute, subacute and chronic pulmonary reactions. The treatment should be discontinued if these reactions appear.
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Impaired liver function
This medicine is known to cause serious liver injuries like hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice. Any signs of elevated liver enzymes should be informed to the doctor. Discontinue the treatment if the signs and symptoms appear.
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Peripheral neuropathy
This medicine may cause nerve damage especially in elderly patients with kidney impairment and diabetes mellitus. Any symptoms of tingling or burning sensation should be reported to the doctor. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary.
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Hemolytic anemia
This medicine may cause abnormal breakdown of blood cells. Close monitoring of blood cell count and hemoglobin is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if any signs of decreased hemoglobin and red blood cell count appear.
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Drug-resistance
Usage of [pot_title] without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of [pot_title] , take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
- Cholera Vaccine severe
- Atorvastatin moderate
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severe
This medicine may cause abnormal breakdown of blood cells. Close monitoring of blood cell count and hemoglobin is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if any signs of decreased hemoglobin and red blood cell count appear.
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moderate
This medicine may cause nerve damage especially in elderly patients with kidney impairment and diabetes mellitus. Any symptoms of tingling or burning sensation should be reported to the doctor. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary.
General Instructions
Take This medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- To be taken with food
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Nitrofurantoin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682291.html [cited 9/9/2020]. 2020
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