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

Urethritis, Urinary tract infectionsInfectious and inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug:

pyelitis; pyelonephritis; cystitis; urethritis;

Active ingredient

Nitrofurantoin

How to take, the dosage

Adults are prescribed orally 100-150 mg 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 5-8 days.

Interaction

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

Special Instructions

The risk of peripheral neuropathy increases in patients with anemia, diabetes, electrolyte imbalance, lack of B vitamins, severe renal insufficiency.

Contraindications

Severe renal excretory dysfunction; oliguria; glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency;

Side effects

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

Similarities

Furadonin Avexima