Furox 125 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Furox Benefits & Uses

Furox is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Furox 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)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Furox Related Warnings

Is the use of Furox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Furox safely.

Safe
Is the use of Furox safe during breastfeeding?

Furox is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Furox on the Kidneys?

Furox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Furox on the Liver?

Using Furox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Furox on the Heart?

You can take Furox without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Furox with Other Drugs

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

Furox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Furox

Is this Furox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Furox is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Furox. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Furox only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Furox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Furox

Taking Furox with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Furox

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Furox with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Furox

Question over 4 years ago

Is Furox a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Furox is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Furox with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furox can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Furox along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Furox cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furox can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Furox cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furox covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Furox.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Furox affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furox might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).