Furazolidone

What Are The Uses Of Furazolidone?

Furazolidone is a synthetic nitrofuran antibacterial agent used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Diarrhoea and enteritis caused by bacteria and protozoan.
• Traveller’s diarrhea and cholera
• Helicobacter pylori infection
• Bacteremic salmonellosis infections
• Giardiasis 

What Are The Side Effects Of Furazolidone?

Some common side effects that may be caused by the intake of furazolidone are:

• Fever, low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Rash, hives
• Arthralgia (pain in joint)

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Furazolidone?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the furazolidone or any other allergies.
• Anaemia, glucose–6–phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency