Furakem 100mg Tablet MR
Nitrofurantoin (100mg)
by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
strip of 15 tablet mr
About this medicine
Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract. It works by killing the bacteria that cause such disease. But, it will not treat a viral infection. Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen. Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine may turn your urine into dark yellow or brown color. But, this is normal and nothing to worry about. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.
Uses
- Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Benefits
In treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract
Furakem 100mg Tablet MR works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that cause urinary tract infections. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
How it works
Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is to be taken with food.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Consuming alcohol while taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCAUTION
- Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Nitrofurans derivatives
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Urology
Frequently asked questions
How long does Furakem 100mg Tablet MR take to work on a UTI?
Furakem 100mg Tablet MR starts acting quickly, but you will not start feeling better immediately after taking it. It may take a few days (2-3 days) before you see any improvement in your symptoms. If you do not start feeling better within 3 days of starting Furakem 100mg Tablet MR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
What happens if you take Furakem 100mg Tablet MR without food?
You should take Furakem 100mg Tablet MR with your meal or straightaway after the meal. Taking with food helps in absorption of medicine so that it works better. If you take it without food, you are likely to get an upset stomach. The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite may also occur. Therefore, to avoid unpleasant side effects, take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Does Furakem 100mg Tablet MR make your urine orange?
Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may turn your urine brown or dark yellow in colour. However, you need not worry as this is usually temporary and completely harmless effect. It will disappear once you stop taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR.
Can Furakem 100mg Tablet MR give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR. This is because antibiotics kill the ‘good bacteria’ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR or soon after stopping it.
Is Furakem 100mg Tablet MR a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is a strong antibiotic (or broad spectrum antibiotic), which means that it is effective against a wide variety of urinary bacteria. It is important that Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be given to treat or prevent infections that are proven to be caused by susceptible bacteria. This is usually evaluated by a culture test which demonstrates a range of bacteria which cannot grow in the prence of an antibiotic. Furakem 100mg Tablet MR has seen to be effective against UTI caused by Escherichia coli, Enteroccus faecalis, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus species: (eg S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. epidermidis). Some strains of Enterobacter and Klebsiella are resistant to Furakem 100mg Tablet MR.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Salt composition
- Nitrofurantoin (100mg)
- Pack
- strip of 15 tablet mr
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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