Product introduction
Furamide 500mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called luminal amebicide. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and intestinal infections caused by an organism called amoeba (intestinal amebiasis). It kills the infection-causing microorganisms.
Furamide 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience nausea, headache, stomach pain, hair loss, and vomiting as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment as this medicine may lead to abnormal liver function tests too.
Uses of Furamide Tablet
- Worm infections
- Intestinal amoebiasis
Benefits of Furamide Tablet
In Worm infections
Furamide 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. These killed worms are then passed out along with stools. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.
In Intestinal amoebiasis
Intestinal amoebiasis is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to the intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms of amoebiasis include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps, and stomach pain. Furamide 500mg Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection-causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Furamide Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Furamide
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Itching
- Flatulence
- Decreased appetite
- Red spots or bumps
How to use Furamide Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Furamide 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Furamide Tablet works
Furamide 500mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called luminal amoebicide. It acts inside the bowel (lumen of the bowel) to kill the infection causing amoeba.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Furamide 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Furamide 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Furamide 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Furamide 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Furamide 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Furamide 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Furamide Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Furamide 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Furamide 500mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Furamide 500mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
- You have been prescribed Furamide 500mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Furamide 500mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anilides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Antiprotozoal Agents
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Furamide 500mg Tablet furoate an antibiotic?
Yes. Furamide 500mg Tablet furoate or Furamide 500mg Tablet is luminal amoebicidal agent used in the treatment of infections of the intestine caused by amoeba (a type of organism)
What is Furamide 500mg Tablet furoate?
Furamide 500mg Tablet furoate or Furamide 500mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications called luminal amoebicide that acts inside the intestine to kill infection causing amoeba (a type of organism)
What is it used for?
It is used alone or along with medications (metronidazole and tinidazole) for the treatment of long-term or severe infection of the intestine caused by amoeba (chronic or acute intestinal amoebiasis).
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