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Furoxone, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. Diarrhoea, Giardiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Furoxone have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Furoxone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Furoxone as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Furoxone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Furoxone is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Furoxone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Furoxone related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Furoxone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Furoxone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Furoxone, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Furoxone 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Furoxone safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Furoxone will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Furoxone safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Furoxone. Immediately discontinue Furoxone if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Furoxone on the Kidneys?
Furoxone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Furoxone on the Liver?
Furoxone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Furoxone on the Heart?
Furoxone may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Furoxone 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 Furoxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Furoxone habit forming or addictive?
Furoxone is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Furoxone as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Furoxone only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Furoxone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Furoxone
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Furoxone together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Furoxone
Consuming Furoxone with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 844