Furakem 100mg Tablet MR

Description

Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections of the urinary tract. It works by killing the bacteria that cause such disease. But, it will not treat a viral infection. Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen. Some people may develop side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine may turn your urine into dark yellow or brown color. But, this is normal and nothing to worry about. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic.

Introduction

In Treatment of Bacterial infections of urinary tract Furakem 100mg Tablet MR works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that cause urinary tract infections. 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 bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Benefits

Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria in the urine that causes infection.

How to use

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. Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Consuming alcohol while taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : CAUTION - Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. - Driving : UNSAFE - Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, who are unable to pass urine or have high creatinine levels. - Liver : CAUTION - Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.