Nifuroxazide
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Nifuroxazide is an antibacterial agent that has been given for the treatment of colitis and diarrhea.
Indications
Nifuroxazide is primarily indicated in conditions like Colitis, Diarrhea.
Contraindications
Nifuroxazide is contraindicated in conditions like Paralytic ileus, Neonates, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Nifuroxazide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Allergic reactions.
Warnings
When symptoms of dehydration occur, it is necessary to administrate salt solutions taking into consideration clinical condition and loosing volume of liquid. Simultaneous intake of alcohol preparations is forbidden during therapy with Nifuroxazide.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages, he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
800 mg (800 (800)) 24 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Nifuroxazide was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
BENOL
ActiveBLOOM PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
DML: BENOL
SuspCaps