Furotil Information
Furotil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Furotil have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Furotil. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Furotil as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Furotil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Furotil is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Furotil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Furotil related warnings section.
The section on Furotil contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Furotil have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Furotil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Furotil Benefits & Uses
Furotil is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Furotil 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 |
| Adult(Male) |
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| Geriatric |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Furotil Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Furotil is used -
Furotil Related Warnings
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Is the use of Furotil safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Furotil without worrying about any side effects.
Safe -
Is the use of Furotil safe during breastfeeding?
Furotil is safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Furotil on the Kidneys?
Furotil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Furotil on the Liver?
Furotil is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Furotil on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Furotil for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Furotil with Other Drugs
Furotil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Furotil Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furotil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Diabetes
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequently asked Questions about Furotil
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Is this Furotil habit forming or addictive?
Furotil does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Furotil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Furotil only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Furotil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Furotil Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Furotil
Taking Furotil with food does not harm your health.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Furotil
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Furotil with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
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