Amefur: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amefur Benefits & Uses

Amefur is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis

Other Benefits

Amefur Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Amefur Related Warnings

Is the use of Amefur safe for pregnant women?

Amefur can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Amefur, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amefur safe during breastfeeding?

Amefur may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amefur on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Amefur on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Amefur on the Liver?

Side effects of Amefur on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Amefur on the Heart?

Amefur is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amefur with Other Drugs

Amefur should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Phenobarbital

Alfuzosin

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Omeprazole

Apomorphine

Apomorphine Tablet

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Probenecid

Amefur Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amefur unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Amefur

Is this Amefur habit forming or addictive?

Amefur is not addictive in nature.

Amefur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amefur

Taking Amefur with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amefur

Information about the interaction of Amefur and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Amefur

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Amefur?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Amefur can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Amefur safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amefur is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Amefur without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Amefur is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Amefur on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuation of Amefur on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Amefur be taken with ofloxacin?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Yes, Amefur and ofloxacin can be taken at the same time. There is no drug interaction found between them.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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