Generic Name - Furazolidone
Category - Antibacterial
Indications
Infectious diarrhea
Generic Furoxone is indicated for the treatment of infectious diarrhea and enteritis caused by bacteria or protozoans. Furazolidone works by killing the bacteria and protozoa thus stopping their growth.
Generic for Furoxone Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Furoxone is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
There are a number of medications that will interact with Generic Furoxone. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
Buproprion
Cyclobenzaprine
Dextromethorphan
MAO inhibitors
Medicines for allergies, colds and hayfever
Procarbazine
St John's wort
Tramadol
Tryptophan
Tyramine
Generic for Furoxone Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericFuroxone
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Furoxone for infantile diarrhea is one 100-mg tablet four times daily.
Generic for Furoxone Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Furoxone side Effects include fever, rash and joint pain.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Furoxone.
Generic for Furoxone and Pregnancy
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Furoxone in pregnant women have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking this medication, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Generic for Furoxone and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Furoxone passes into human milk. However, breastfeeding is not recommended for nursing babies upto 1 month of age because furazolidone may cause anemia. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.
Generic for Furoxone and Pediatric
Generic Furoxone may cause anemia in infants upto one month of age and is not recommended for use in children.
Generic for Furoxone and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Furoxone in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Furoxone serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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