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Furoxone Suspension

Manufactured byGLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsFurazolidone
Description
Furoxone Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that contains Furazolidone. It is used to treat infectious diarrhoea. It relieves symptoms of diarrhoea like cramps, stomach pain and, loose stools by killing the microorganism causing diarrhoea. Furoxone Suspension shows some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, drowsiness, headache, etc. These side effects are rare and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a long time or worsen. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Furoxone Suspension is to be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. Take it in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. It is not safe to take more than the prescribed dose of this medicine as it may lead to undesirable effects. Take it every day at the same time for a better result. This will help to maintain the steady-state levels of this medicine in your blood. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better as your condition may relapse or worsen. Furoxone Suspension is not recommended for use in children below 1 month of age as it may cause anaemia (low red blood cells). Inform your doctor if you have anaemia, liver, heart, or any health issues including all your current medication. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Furoxone Suspension

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Skin rash, red or itchy skin
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Drowsiness

Uses of Furoxone Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

  • Diarrhoea
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Furoxone Suspension to start showing its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Furoxone Suspension remains active in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consuming alcohol along with Furoxone Suspension and up to 4 days after the treatment as it may cause fever, tightness of the chest, and trouble breathing.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Furoxone Suspension.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Furoxone Suspension is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Furoxone Suspension is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Furoxone Suspension if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Furoxone Suspension is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Furoxone Suspension is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Kidney diseases

Furoxone Suspension is filtered by the kidney and excreted through urine. If you have kidney problems, Furoxone Suspension may accumulate and lead to kidney damage. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine and may closely monitor your kidney functioning if required, based on your clinical condition.

Liver disease

Use Furoxone Suspension with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine and may closely monitor your liver functioning if required, based on your clinical condition.

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe Furoxone Suspension for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor in such cases.

Use in children

Furoxone Suspension is not recommended for use in children below 1 month of age as it may cause anaemia (low red blood cells in the blood).

Driving or operating machines

Furoxone Suspension may cause dizziness, confusion, or disorientation in some people. Hence do not perform activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Furoxone Suspension as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the missed dose. If you suspected that you might have taken an overdose of Furoxone Suspension, seek immediate medical attention.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consuming alcohol along with Furoxone Suspension and up to 4 days after the treatment as it may cause fever, tightness of the chest, and trouble breathing.
Interaction with Medicine

Amitriptyline

Captopril

Clemastine

Diltiazem

Chlorpromazine

Disease interactions

G6PD deficiency

G6PD is an enzyme responsible for keeping red blood cells healthy. G6PD deficiency is a disorder that affects red blood cells in your body. Use Furoxone Suspension with extreme caution if you have G6PD deficiency as it may cause anaemia (low red blood cells in the blood).

Colitis

Furoxone Suspension can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore, use Furoxone Suspension with extreme caution if you have any gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen these conditions.
Food interactions
Avoid consumption of food or beverages containing high tyramine content like cheese, fish, fermented meat, overripe fruits, etc., while using Furoxone Suspension. Report any unusual symptoms such as severe headache, confusion, blurred vision, problems with speech or balance, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, convulsions, numbness or weakness, etc., to your doctor immediately.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Furoxone Suspension as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in more or fewer doses than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking this medicine before completion of the treatment/without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while using this medicine as it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and breathing difficulty. It is not recommended to eat fish, over ripen fruits, cheese, etc while using this medicine. Also avoid caffeine-containing food and drinks like chocolate, coffee, cola, and tea as it may increase blood pressure. Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Furoxone Suspension works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell wall that is essential for the survival of bacteria in your body.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Miscellaneous antibiotics, Anti-infectives, Antidiarrheals, Nitrofurans

Schedule

Schedule H

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