Furadonin, tablets 50 mg 20 pcs

A broad spectrum antimicrobial agent, a nitrofuran derivative.

It has bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect in urinary tract infections.

Nitrofurantoin is active against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Proteus spp.

It is mainly effective against infections of the urinary tract.

Indications

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug:
pyelitis; pyelonephritis; cystitis; urethritis;

Pharmacological effect

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, nitrofuran derivative.

It has a bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect against urinary tract infections.

Nitrofurantoin is active against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Proteus spp.

Effective mainly for urinary tract infections.

Special instructions

The risk of developing peripheral neuropathy increases in patients with anemia, diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalance, deficiency of B vitamins, and severe renal failure.

Active ingredient

Nitrofurantoin

Composition

Active substance:

Contraindications

Severe impairment of renal excretory function; oliguria; glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency;

Side Effects

Possible sensations of discomfort in the epigastrium, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice; cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, pulmonary infiltrates, interstitial pneumonitis or fibrosis, shortness of breath, decreased respiratory function; peripheral neuropathy, headache, nystagmus, dizziness, drowsiness; leukopenia, eosinophilia, granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, megaloblastic anemia (changes are reversible); superinfection of the genitourinary tract, often caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa; urticaria, Quincke’s edema, skin itching, rash.

Interaction

The simultaneous use of nalidixic acid and antacids containing magnesium trisilicate reduces the antibacterial effect.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature of 5–30 °C

Shelf life

4 years

Manufacturer

Borisov Medical Preparations Plant, Belarus