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Furadantin 50 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Furadantin 50 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Furadantin 50 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Furadantin 50 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Furadantin 50 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furadantin 50 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Furadantin 50 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Furadantin 50 Tablet related warnings section.
Furadantin 50 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Anemia, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Furadantin 50 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Furadantin 50 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Furadantin 50 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Furadantin 50 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Furadantin 50 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Furadantin 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Furadantin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Furadantin 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Furadantin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Furadantin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Furadantin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Furadantin 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Furadantin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Furadantin 50 Tablet on the Liver?
Furadantin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Furadantin 50 Tablet on the Heart?
Furadantin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Furadantin 50 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furadantin 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Furadantin 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Furadantin 50 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Furadantin 50 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Furadantin 50 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Furadantin 50 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Furadantin 50 Tablet
Taking Furadantin 50 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Furadantin 50 Tablet
You may consume alcohol while taking Furadantin 50 Tablet. But caution is still important.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Macrobid ® (nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 760
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 914-915