Name: Furoxone (100mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy
Published: Oct 25, 2016

Furoxone (100mg) is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for giardiasis and cholera. It works by killing the bacteria and protozoa.

Furoxone (100mg) Tablet Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : Furazolidone	₹ 1.93 100mg 10

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Drug information on Furoxone (100mg) (Furazolidone) from Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Name : Furazolidone

Furazolidone(Furoxone) generic Furoxone (100mg) is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for giardiasis and cholera. It works by killing the bacteria and protozoa.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 25, 2016

Medical condition(s) for which Furoxone (100mg) may be prescribed

Bacillary Dysentery

Cholera

Giardiasis

Leucopenia / Leukopenia

Waterborne Diseases

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Adults: 100mg 3-4 times. Children: 5mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses.

Side effects of Furoxone (100mg)

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, uneasiness, rash, fever, joint pain, brown urine and anemia.

How to use Furoxone (100mg)?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with food.

When Should Furoxone (100mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Furoxone (100mg)

Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women, patients with history of G6PD deficiency (genetic disorder).

Other Precautions for Furoxone (100mg)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Furoxone (100mg)

Store it at room temperature.

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