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Furadantin 100 Tablet
Furadantin 100 tablet is prescribed to treat urinary tract infections ( UTI ).
Furadantin 100 Tablet Composition :-
Nitrofurantoin .................................. 100mg
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic drug.
Furadantin 100 Tablet Uses :-
Furadantin 100 tablet is used to treat urinary tract infections.
Furadantin 100 Tablet works by killing the bacteria that cause the urinary tract infections.
Furadantin 100 Tablet may be prescribed for other uses. For more information consult your doctor.
Furadantin 100 Tablet Dosage :-
Furadantin 100 tablet is a prescription medicine. Take Furadantin 100 tablet as directed by your doctor. Use Furadantin 100 tablet exactly as directed by the doctor. Do not take a higher or lower dose than directed by your doctor.
Furadantin 100 tablet is usually taken for urinary tract infections twice a day for at least 7 days. Take it with a full glass of water and food.
You should start to feel better during your first few days of treatment with Furadantin 100 tablet. If symptoms do not improve or get worse, consult your doctor.
Keep taking Furadantin 100 Tablet until you have completed treatment, even if you feel better. If you stop taking Furadantin 100 tablet too soon or skip doses, the infection may become more difficult to treat and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then the missed dose should be skipped. And take the rest of the dose for that day at equal intervals. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
How Does Furadantin 100 Tablet Work :-
Furadantin 100 tablet contains : Nitrofurantoin.
Nitrofurantoin :
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic drug.
Furadantin 100 Tablet works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection.
Furadantin 100 Tablet Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Furadantin 100 tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like :
Dark yellow or brown urine,
Nausea,
Vomit,
Loss of appetite,
Shortness of breath,
Excessive fatigue,
Fever or chills,
Pain in chest,
Coughing up,
Numbness or tingling,
Muscle weakness,
Swelling of the tongue or lips,
Skin rash,
Furadantin 100 Tablet may cause other side effects as well. If you experience any symptoms while taking Furadantin 100 Tablet.
If so, you should contact your doctor.
Furadantin 100 Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ : ( 10 tabs )
Furadantin 100 Tablet Packing Information :-
Furadantin 100 Tablet is available in pack of 10 tablets.
Furadantin 100 Tablet Marketed By :-
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Furadantin 100 Tablet Self-life :-
Please see the Expiry date/Manufacture date printed on Furadantin 100 Tablet pack.
Some Precaution :-
Before taking Furadantin 100 Tablet -
• If you are allergic to Furadantin 100 Tablet. So tell your doctor.
• Tell your doctor that you are taking certain medications such as antacids, antibiotics, benztropine, diphenhydramine, probenecid, and trihexyphenidyl.
• If you have anemia, lung disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency. So tell your doctor before taking Furadantin 100 Tablet.
• Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women taking Furadantin 100 Tablet Tell your doctor before taking Furadantin 100 Tablet.
Pregnant women should not take Furadantin 100 Tablet in the last month.
• Talk to your doctor about the safe use of Furadantin 100 Tablet in older people or people over 65 years of age. Older adults in general should not take Furadantin 100 Tablet because it is not as safe as other medicines.
• Furadantin 100 Tablet can make you drowsy. Do not perform mental tasks or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcohol while you are taking Furadantin 100 Tablet. Because alcohol can make the side effects of Furadantin 100 Tablet worse.
• Furadantin 100 Tablet can make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Avoid prolonged or unnecessary sun exposure.
• If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then the missed dose should be skipped. And take the rest of the dose for that day at equal intervals. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Classification :-
Drug Name - Nitrofurantoin
Therapeutic Class - Antidiabetic.