Furadonin® [Nitrofurantoin]

Nitrofurantoin is an antimicrobial agent, an uroantiseptic of the nitrofuran group. Due to the rapid excretion in the urine after taking the drug, the main therapeutic dose is concentrated in the bladder. Therefore, nitrofurantoin has a bacteriostatic and bactericidal effect on the main pathogens of inflammation in the bladder and urinary tract.

Indications

• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• pyelonephritis;
• pyelitis;
• prevention of infectious complications during cystoscopy, urological operations, using urinary catheters.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• hypersensitivity to the group of nitrofurans;
• anuria
• oliguria;
• acute porphyria;
• cirrhosis of the liver or chronic hepatitis;
• renal failure;
• hemodialysis;
• pyelonephritis;
• the threat of hemolytic anemia;
• neuritis and polyneuropathy;
• pulmonary fibrosis.

Mode of application

Acute infections: 100 mg 2 times a day, treatment 7 days.

Severe chronic recurrent infections: 100 mg 4 times a day, 7 days course. The highest single dose of 300 mg, the maximum daily dose of 600 mg.

Prevention in surgery: 100 mg 2 times a day.

Furadonin should be taken immediately after a meal with plenty of water.

Children

Reception of Furadonin is allowed for children from 12 years old.

Overdose

Overdose is manifested by nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness.

Treatment: drug withdrawal, the use of large amounts of water, sorbents and antihistamines. In case of acute overdose, the stomach is washed. Hemodialysis is also possible.

Structure

The active substance of Furadonin is nitrofurantoin.

Storage conditions

At a temperature of 25 ° C, in a dry, dark place. Keep out of the reach of children.