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Furox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Furox have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Furox is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Furox as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Furox are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Furox has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Furox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Furox contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Furox with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Furox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Furox is used to treat the following -
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(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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Is the use of Furox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Furox safely.
Is the use of Furox safe during breastfeeding?
Furox is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Furox on the Kidneys?
Furox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Furox on the Liver?
Using Furox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Furox on the Heart?
You can take Furox without any fear of damage to the heart.
Furox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Furox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Furox is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Furox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Furox in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Furox
Taking Furox with food does not harm your health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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