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Furozil Benefits & Uses

Furozil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Furozil 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	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Furozil Related Warnings

Is the use of Furozil safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Furozil safely.

Safe
Is the use of Furozil safe during breastfeeding?

Furozil is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Furozil on the Kidneys?

Furozil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Furozil on the Liver?

Furozil does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Furozil on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Furozil with Other Drugs

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

Furozil Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Furozil

Is this Furozil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Furozil is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Furozil can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Furozil should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Furozil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Furozil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Furozil

You can take Furozil with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Furozil

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Furozil.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Furozil

Question over 4 years ago

Does Furozil help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furozil can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Furozil cause diarrhoea?

Yes, Furozil 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 Furozil cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furozil covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Furozil.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Furozil treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furozil can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Furozil treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Furozil can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312

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Furozil Benefits & Uses

Furozil Dosage & How to Take

Furozil Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Furozil with Other Drugs

Furozil Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Furozil

Furozil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Furozil

Question over 4 years ago

Does Furozil help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Furozil cause diarrhoea?

Question over 5 years ago

Does Furozil cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Does Furozil treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Can Furozil treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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