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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Furoxone Tablet treats, controls, and prevents various bacterial and protozoal infections. It contains Furazolidone. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). It helps treat, control and prevent multiple bacterial and protozoal infections. The common side-effects of Furoxone Tablet are nausea, headache, loose stools, brown or dark yellow coloured urine and stomach or abdomen pain.

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Composition :

FURAZOLIDONE-100MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Furoxone Tablet

Furoxone Tablet belongs to the group of medications called antibiotics used to treat, control and prevent various bacterial and protozoal infections. It is effective against colitis (inflammation in your colon), cholera, traveller's diarrhoea, bacteremic salmonellosis (a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract) and Giardiasis (An intestinal infection caused by a giardia parasite), Infections of the abdomen and other conditions. Bacterial infections are any illness or disease caused by bacterial growth or poisons (toxins). Protozoal infections are any illness or disease caused by protozoa (tiny one-celled organisms which can cause infections).

Furoxone Tablet contains Furazolidone. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). It helps treat, control and prevent various bacterial and protozoal infections.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Furoxone Tablet are nausea, headache, loose stools, brown or dark yellow coloured urine and stomach or abdomen pain. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

Before taking Furoxone Tablet , inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Furoxone Tablet . Do not stop taking the drug suddenly since this may result in antimicrobial resistance, a condition in which the microbe develops resistance against the medicine. Do not use Furoxone Tablet in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and in the elderly unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Uses of Furoxone Tablet

Furoxone Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial and protozoal infections. The detailed uses of Furoxone Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Indicated for gastrointestinal infections: Furoxone Tablet is used to manage diarrhoea and enteritis caused by susceptible bacteria and protozoa, such as Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica.<br/>• Helps eliminate protozoal parasites: Furoxone Tablet is effective against protozoa responsible for intestinal and systemic infections.<br/>• Treats infections with broad-spectrum action: Furoxone Tablet provides antimicrobial activity by targeting both bacterial and protozoal organisms.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Furoxone Tablet can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.• It is usually advised to be taken four times daily; however, follow your doctor's advice regarding the dosage and duration.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not chew or crush it.

Medicinal Benefits

Furoxone Tablet contains Furazolidone, used to treat, control, and prevent various bacterial and protozoal infections. It is effective against colitis (inflammation in your colon), cholera, traveller's diarrhoea, bacteremic salmonellosis (a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract) and Giardiasis (An intestinal infection caused by a giardia parasite), Infections of the abdomen and other conditions. Furazolidone works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny one-celled organisms that can cause infections). Thus, it helps treat, control, and prevent bacterial and protozoal infections.

How Furoxone Tablet Works

Furoxone Tablet contains Furazolidone. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). It helps treat, control and prevent various bacterial and protozoal infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep Furoxone Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Furoxone Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, they may cause serious side effects or poisoning. If you suspect that you may have overdosed of Furoxone Tablet or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. No specific side effects have been reported under these circumstances.

Drug Warnings

It is strongly advised that you should not use this medication unless prescribed by a doctor. Before using the Furoxone Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical conditions (e.g., pregnancy, nursing, any scheduled surgery, etc.), sensitivities (allergic reactions to foods and medicines), and medications you are taking. Other drugs or supplements should not be taken with Furoxone Tablet unless prescribed by a doctor. Do not miss any doses and finish the entire course of medicine. Stopping the drug too soon may cause the infection to reoccur or worsen.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Fluvoxamine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluvoxamine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
When Vilazodone is taken with Furoxone Tablet, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilazodone with Furoxone Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Combining Furoxone Tablet with Amitriptyline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(increased serotonin hormone).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Furoxone Tablet and Amitriptyline together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Inform a doctor if you have recently taken amitriptyline. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Paroxetine can increase the risk of side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Paroxetine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, but should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, or blurred vision contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Combining Furoxone Tablet with Oxcarbazepine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarbazepine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Combining Furoxone Tablet and Tetrabenazine can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furoxone Tablet and Tetrabenazine together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness, speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Using Furoxone Tablet together with phenylephrine can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pheniramine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, severe or throbbing headache, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Using Furoxone Tablet together with atomoxetine can cause serious high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atomoxetine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Phenylephrine can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Phenylephrine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Phenylephrine only after 14 days of stopping Furoxone Tablet.
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
When Clomipramine is taken with Furoxone Tablet, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clomipramine and Furoxone Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Hand washing is the most effective approach to keep germs from causing diseases and sickness.
  • Consume more raw garlic, pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, beets, and carrots, all of which have traditionally been used to kill parasites.
  • Wash your vegetables thoroughly in running water before cooking or eating them raw. to keep protozoal infections at bay.
  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Furoxone Tablet to restore some healthy intestinal bacteria that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics.
  • Whole grains, like whole-grain bread and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Furoxone Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Furoxone Tablet in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may worsen your condition.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Furoxone Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Furoxone Tablet is excreted in human milk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

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Driving

Caution

Furoxone Tablet generally does not alternate your alertness. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information is available about using Furoxone Tablet in patients with liver disease. Inform your doctor before taking the Furoxone Tablet if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited information is available about using Furoxone Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor before taking the Furoxone Tablet if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Consult your doctor

It is not recommended for use in children below one month. For using Furoxone Tablet in children above one month, consult a doctor. Your child's doctor will prescribe a suitable dose based on your child's condition.

Have a query?

FAQs

Furoxone Tablet is used to treat Bacterial and Protozoal infections.

Furoxone Tablet contains Furazolidone. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled organisms). Thus, it treats various bacterial and protozoal infections.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule if it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for your missed dose.

No, it is a prescribed drug a physician gives to prevent specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side effects.

Do not stop using Furoxone Tablet even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and the worsening of the disease.

Furoxone Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it precisely as directed, and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any side effects disturb you.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

24-25 Floor, One Horizon Center Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 5 Gurgaon 122002, India.
Other Info - FUR0002

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