Furazolidone Tablet Benefits & Uses

Furazolidone Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Giardiasis

Other Benefits

Cholera

Furazolidone Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Furazolidone Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Furazolidone Tablet is used -

Furazolidone Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Furazolidone Tablet safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Furazolidone in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Furazolidone Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Furazolidone. If you see any side effects, stop taking Furazolidone immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Furazolidone again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Furazolidone Tablet on the Kidneys?

Furazolidone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Furazolidone Tablet on the Liver?

Furazolidone has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Furazolidone Tablet on the Heart?

Furazolidone is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Furazolidone Tablet with Other Drugs

Furazolidone Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Pseudoephedrine

Moderate

Alcohol

Furazolidone Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furazolidone Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Anemia
Drug Allergy
Alcoholism
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Furazolidone Tablet

Is this Furazolidone Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Furazolidone Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Furazolidone Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Furazolidone Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Furazolidone Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Furazolidone Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Furazolidone Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Furazolidone Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Furazolidone Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Furazolidone Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe