Furoxone Tablet 100mg

About Furoxone Tablet 100mg

Furoxone Tablet 100mg Uses

• Treats bacterial diarrhea caused by susceptible organisms such as E. coli and Shigella
• Manages traveler's diarrhea during travel to areas with unsafe food or water
• Treats giardiasis, a parasite infection of the small intestine
• Used as part of combination therapy for certain stomach infections linked to H. pylori
• Helps control cholera related diarrhea alongside fluid replacement

Furoxone Tablet 100mg Benefits

• Targets a broad range of bacteria and parasites that cause gut infections
• Comes as an affordable oral tablet that does not need refrigeration
• Short treatment courses typically bring relief within a few days
• Works well alongside oral rehydration to manage infectious diarrhea
• Suitable for adults and older children under medical guidance

What Experts Say

Furazolidone is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal medicine that interferes with the enzymes bacteria and parasites need to survive. It has been used for decades to treat gut infections, particularly in regions where contaminated food and water make bacterial diarrhea common.

Doctors note that furazolidone also has mild monoamine oxidase inhibiting activity, so it can interact with certain foods and medicines. Patients are usually advised to avoid aged cheese, cured meats and alcohol during treatment, and to mention any antidepressant use before starting the tablet.

Experts caution that furazolidone should be avoided in infants under one month and in people with a known enzyme deficiency called G6PD, since it can trigger a breakdown of red blood cells. Anyone with unusual tiredness or dark urine during treatment should stop the tablet and consult a doctor promptly. Treatment courses are also kept short, usually five to seven days, to limit this risk further.

Drug Class

• Nitrofuran antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent
• Mild monoamine oxidase inhibitor (secondary property)

Furoxone Tablet 100mg formula

• Furazolidone

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Furoxone Tablet 100mg?

• Take the tablet by mouth, usually four times a day as directed by the doctor
• Swallow with a full glass of water, with or after food to reduce stomach upset
• Complete the full course even if diarrhea improves after a day or two
• Drink plenty of fluids or oral rehydration solution alongside treatment
• Avoid alcohol and aged or fermented foods during the course

Drug Interactions

Furoxone Tablet 100mg can interact with other medicines, tell your doctor everything you take.

• Alcohol: Causes a disulfiram like reaction with flushing, nausea and a fast heartbeat
• Antidepressants (SSRIs and MAOIs): Combined use raises the risk of serotonin syndrome
• Tyramine Rich Foods: Aged cheese, cured meats and fermented products can trigger a rise in blood pressure
• Sympathomimetic Decongestants: May cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure when combined
• Other Antidiabetic Medicines: Can occasionally affect blood sugar control

Risks and warnings

• G6PD Deficiency: Can trigger hemolytic anemia in people with this inherited enzyme deficiency
• Infants: Not recommended for babies under one month of age
• Food Interactions: Mild MAO inhibiting activity means tyramine rich foods should be avoided
• Alcohol: Can cause a disulfiram like reaction with flushing, nausea and rapid heartbeat
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and under a doctor's advice
• Prolonged Use: Extended courses are avoided due to a small risk of nerve related side effects

Furoxone Tablet 100mg Side Effects

Furoxone Tablet 100mg is generally well tolerated for short courses, though mild effects can occur.

• Nausea or mild stomach upset
• Headache
• Harmless brownish discoloration of urine
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness

These signs need urgent medical attention or a same day visit to the doctor.

• Signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, swelling or difficulty breathing
• Unusual paleness, fatigue or dark urine, which may signal red blood cell breakdown
• Rapid heartbeat, flushing or severe nausea after drinking alcohol
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet with prolonged use

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the strip away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Dispose of any unused tablets safely, do not flush down the drain