Furoxone Suspension
Furazolidone (25mg)
by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
bottle of 60 ml Suspension
About this medicine
Furoxone Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that is effective against certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It is mainly given for the treatment of cholera, infective diarrhea, and gastrointestinal infections. Give Furoxone Suspension to your child orally with food, preferably at about the same time each day. Always give the dose as prescribed by the doctor since that depends on the severity and type of infection and your child’s body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose. Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay. Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood cell problem, genetic defects such as G6PD deficiency, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses
- Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
Benefits
In treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
Furoxone Suspension is an antibiotic that works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and/or diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis in children. It may also be given with other medicines for bacterial infections. It helps clear up the infection by stopping the bacteria and other organisms from multiplying and growing. Additionally, this medicine is a specific antibiotic that does not affect the good bacteria of the gut and there is no risk of serious gastrointestinal infection (superinfection) on prolonged use.
How it works
Furoxone Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by suppressing bacterial enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, thereby reducing the available energy for vital cellular functions. This stops bacterial growth and treats stomach and intestinal infections.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Furoxone Suspension is to be taken with food.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Stomach pain
Safety advice
- KidneyCAUTION
- Furoxone Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Furoxone Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Furoxone Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Furoxone Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Nitrofuran derivatives
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
- Action Class
- Nitrofuran & its derivatives
Frequently asked questions
My child is having a genetic deficiency of the G6PD enzyme. Is it safe to give Furoxone Suspension?
It is advised that you get your child’s G6PD deficiency evaluated before starting the course of treatment. Avoid giving Furoxone Suspension as deficiency of G6PD enzymes can lead to breaking of blood cells resulting in severe anemia.
Can Furoxone Suspension be given along with cough and cold medicines?
No, do not give this medicine with cough and cold medicines. This is because some ingredients present in Furoxone Suspension can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can lead to disulfiram reaction, causing nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.
What if I give excess Furoxone Suspension by mistake?
Although an extra dose of Furoxone Suspension will not have any side effects, you must always be vigilant. If you think you have given too much Furoxone Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose of Furoxone Suspension can increase the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Furoxone Suspension for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Furoxone Suspension could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microbes. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic, having a more specific action.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Furoxone Suspension?
Furoxone Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Furoxone Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Furoxone Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
What food items should my child avoid while taking Furoxone Suspension?
Furoxone Suspension interacts with food items that contain tyramine in it and result in high blood pressure and body temperature. These food items may include cheese, red meat, fava or broad bean pods, soy sauce, and other soybean condiments. This type of interaction is known as ‘cheese reaction’ or ‘cheese crises’. You must follow special dietary restrictions for your child to limit the amount of tyramine in your child’s diet while he is taking Furoxone Suspension.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Furazolidone (25mg)
- Pack
- bottle of 60 ml Suspension
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.