Furotil 250 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Furotil Information

Furotil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Furotil have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Furotil. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Furotil as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Furotil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Furotil is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Furotil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Furotil related warnings section.

The section on Furotil contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Furotil have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Furotil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Furotil Benefits & Uses
Furotil Dosage & How to Take
Furotil Side Effects
Furotil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Furotil with Other Drugs
Furotil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Furotil
Furotil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Furotil Benefits & Uses

Furotil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Furotil 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
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Furotil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Furotil is used -

Furotil Related Warnings

Is the use of Furotil safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Furotil without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Furotil safe during breastfeeding?

Furotil is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Furotil on the Kidneys?

Furotil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Furotil on the Liver?

Furotil is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Furotil on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Furotil for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Furotil with Other Drugs

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

Furotil Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Furotil

Is this Furotil habit forming or addictive?

Furotil does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Furotil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Furotil only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Furotil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Furotil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Furotil

Taking Furotil with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Furotil

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Furotil with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Furotil

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Furotil contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Furotil does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Furotil cause diarrhoea?

Yes, Furotil has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Furotil cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Furotil does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Furotil.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Furotil treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furotil can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.