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Furazolidone

Written By Dr. Sakshi JainReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Furazolidone Uses

Furazolidone is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It treats diarrhea caused by giardia infection.

How Furazolidone works

Furazolidone is an antibiotic. It works by suppressing bacterial enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, thereby reducing the available energy for vital cellular functions.

Common side effects of Furazolidone

Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach pain
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Medicine brands for Furazolidone

Entowin
Syncom Formulations India Limited
₹2 to ₹2
1 variant(s)
Entowin
Furachlor
TOSC International Pvt Ltd
₹12 to ₹12
1 variant(s)
Furachlor
Fulo
Suzikem Drugs Pvt Ltd
₹11 to ₹11
1 variant(s)
Fulo
Furoxone
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2 to ₹6
2 variant(s)
Furoxone
Fuzone
M. Frank Pharmaceuticals
₹83 to ₹83
1 variant(s)
Fuzone
Furon
Western Remedies
₹35 to ₹35
1 variant(s)
Furon

Expert advice for Furazolidone

  • Furazolidone is used for the treatment of diarrhea caused by giardia infection.
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • It is not as bitter as some of the other medicines used for the treatment of giardiasis.
  • Do not drink alcohol while taking and till 4 days after taking this medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Furazolidone

No, Furazolidone is only used to treat diarrhea caused by bacteria or protozoa.
Yes, Furazolidone can cause stomach upset. You can take it with food or after food to minimize the stomach upset.