Furolin 100mg Tablets (Nitrofurantoin)
₨4,500.00
Furolin 100mg tablets contains nitrofurantoin which is now available in Pakistan at Online Pharmacy. The price range of the furolin tablets is Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000/-.
Product Description
Brand: Furolin
Form: Tablets
Packet Size: 30 Tablets
Active ingredient: Nitrofurantoin
Manufacturer: IASIS pharma
Treatment: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Additional Details
Uses of the Furolin 100mg Tablets
Furolin 100mg tablets (Nitrofurantoin) are used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). Here are the most accurate uses of Furolin 100mg tablets.
Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated UTIs
Furolin treats bladder infection (cystitis) that is happened among in women.
It targets Escherichia coli, Enterococcus and other bacteria.
Prevention of Recurrent UTIs
It may be used prophylactically (long-term, low dose) in individuals who frequently suffer from urinary tract infections.
Post-Surgical UTI Prophylaxis
Sometimes used after urinary catheterization or urologic procedures to prevent infection.
How Does Furolin 100mg Tablet Work?
Activation inside bacterial cells:
After being absorbed and excreted into the urine, Nitrofurantoin enters bacterial cells in the urinary tract.
Inside these cells, the bacterial enzymes, which are called nitrofuran, convert Nitrofurantoin into other reactive substances.
Damage to Bacterial Components:
The reactive form of the drug attacks and damages bacterial DNA, ribosomal proteins and cell wall pathways.
That further damages protein synthesis, DNA damage and other metabolic processes.
Bactericidal Effect in Urine:
The drug contains bactericidal (bacteria-killing) concentrations only in the urine and can cause infection of the bladder and urinary tract.
How Should You Take Furolin 100mg Tablets?
You should take the furolin tablet with food or milk, as it gives more absorption and overcomes stomach upset.
Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water and do not crush or break the tablet, as it may give you side effects like nausea or throat irritation. If you need the best results, you can take it after a time break.
For more information about dosage guidance and uses, be sure to visit Online Pharmacy or talk with your doctor.
Recommended Dosage of Furolin 100mg Tablets
The recommended dosage of Furolin 100mg tablets (nitrofurantoin) for adults is as follows:
For Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):
Either 100mg slow-release capsules twice daily (every 12 hours) for 7 days, or 50mg standard tablets four times daily (every 6 hours) for 7 days.
For severe infections, 100mg standard tablets four times daily may be used.
For Prevention Of Recurrent UTIs:
50mg to 100mg once daily at bedtime.
Important Administration Notes:
You can take Furolin 100mg tablet with food to overcome your stomach pain.
It’s important that you take time gap evenly throughout the day, like 4 times. You can start your tablet in the morning, midday, late afternoon and bedtime.
Complete the full course even if you have fully recovered.
Pediatric Dosing:
Based on body weight, typically 5-7 mg/kg/day divided into four doses for treatment and 1-2 mg/kg/day for prevention, but this must be determined by a doctor.
Not recommended for infants under 1 month of age.
Warnings and Precautions of Furolin 100mg Tablets
Allergic Reactions: You can get allergic reactions like rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, or anaphylaxis.
Kidney Function: Nitrofurantoin should not be used if you have significantly impaired kidney function (creatinine clearance less than 60 mL/min) because the drug may not be effective and could cause toxicity.
Liver Problems: Don’t use Furolin 100mg tablet, if you have a history of liver dysfunction or jaundice.
Pregnancy and Newborns: Do not take nitrofurantoin at (38 weeks or later), during labor.
Pulmonary Toxicity: Nitrofurantoin may give you lung problems such as pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis. Talk with your doctor if you have a cough, chest pain, or fever.
Peripheral Neuropathy: You can get a risk of nerve damage like numbness, tingling, or weakness, in most patients with anemia, diabetes, or vitamin B deficiency.
Other Precautions: Use caution in elderly patients and those with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency due to the risk of hemolytic anemia. Monitor for signs of blood disorders, lupus-like syndrome, or severe diarrhea that could indicate superinfection or colitis.
Possible Side Effects of Furolin 100mg Tablets
Common Side Effects:
Headache, dizziness, drowsiness
Gas, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting
Mild diarrhea
Rash, itching, vaginal itching or discharge
Muscle or joint pain
Temporary hair loss (rare)
Serious Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention):
Allergic Reactions: swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; difficulty breathing; hives; rash; itching.
Lung Problems: cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, chills.
Liver Damage: yellowing of skin and eyes, dark urine, pale stools, itching, loss of appetite and stomach pain.
Nerve Damage (peripheral neuropathy): numbness, tingling, burning sensations in hands and feet, as well as muscle weakness.
Blood Disorders: Unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever and feeling very tired or weak.
Severe Diarrhea: watery or bloody stools, stomach pain.
Other: joint pain or swelling with fever, lupus-like symptoms and vision problems.
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