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How do you take Furazol?
Furazolidone may be taken with food to lessen the chance of an upset stomach….Dosing
- Adults—100 milligrams (mg) taken four times a day for five to seven days.
- Children up to 1 month of age—Use is not recommended.
- Children 1 month of age and over—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
What is Furazol used for?
Furazolidone is taken by mouth. It works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and/or diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis. This medicine is sometimes given with other medicines for bacterial infections.
What is the mechanism of action of furazolidone?
Furazolidone also has activity against C. belli and Trichomonas vaginalis as well as many enteropathogenic bacteria, and is also used for treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections. The mechanism of action involves damage to DNA. Adverse reactions include diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting.
What are the ingredients of furazol in other countries?
Diloxanide is reported as an ingredient of Furazol in the following countries: Furazolidone is reported as an ingredient of Furazol in the following countries: Metronidazole is reported as an ingredient of Furazol in the following countries: Important Notice: The Drugs.com international database is in BETA release.
Is metronidazole an ingredient of furazol?
Furazolidone is reported as an ingredient of Furazol in the following countries: Metronidazole is reported as an ingredient of Furazol in the following countries: Important Notice: The Drugs.com international database is in BETA release.
What are the side effects of furazolidone?
Furazolidone Side Effects 1 Fever. 2 itching. 3 joint pain. 4 skin rash or redness. 5 sore throat.
What happens if you drink alcohol while taking furazolidone?
These problems include increased side effects such as redness of the face, difficult breathing, fainting, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. These side effects usually go away within 24 hours without treatment. However, these effects may occur if you drink alcoholic beverages for up to 4 days after you stop taking furazolidone.