Furakem 100mg Tablet MR
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Product introduction
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.
Used in treating skin and urinary tract infections
Used in treating skin and urinary tract infections
Uses of Furakem Tablet MR
Benefits of Furakem Tablet MR
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.
Side effects of Furakem Tablet MR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Furakem
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Furakem Tablet MR
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.
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.
Use of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Furakem 100mg Tablet MR treats and prevents uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
- Finish the prescribed course of the medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid nausea, which is a common side effect.
- It can turn your urine a dark yellow or brown colour. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
- Do not take it for longer or more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrofurans derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Urinary Antiseptic-Nitrofurantoin
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR
Twice A Day
68%
Once A Day
29%
Thrice A Day
3%
FAQs
How long does Furakem 100mg Tablet MR take to work on a UTI?
Furakem 100mg Tablet MR starts acting quickly, but you will not start feeling better immediately after taking it. It may take a few days (2-3 days) before you see any improvement in your symptoms. If you do not start feeling better within 3 days of starting Furakem 100mg Tablet MR or your condition worsens, contact your doctor. It is important to complete the full course of Furakem 100mg Tablet MR as advised by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
What happens if you take Furakem 100mg Tablet MR without food?
You should take Furakem 100mg Tablet MR with your meal or straightaway after the meal. Taking with food helps in absorption of medicine so that it works better. If you take it without food, you are likely to get an upset stomach. The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite may also occur. Therefore, to avoid unpleasant side effects, take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Does Furakem 100mg Tablet MR make your urine orange?
Furakem 100mg Tablet MR may turn your urine brown or dark yellow in colour. However, you need not worry as this is usually temporary and completely harmless effect. It will disappear once you stop taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR. Consult your doctor if you are not sure or still have any concern, but do not stop taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR.
Can Furakem 100mg Tablet MR give you a yeast infection?
Yes, some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as ‘thrush’ after taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR. This is because antibiotics kill the ‘good bacteria’ which help in preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge after taking Furakem 100mg Tablet MR or soon after stopping it.
Is Furakem 100mg Tablet MR a strong antibiotic?
Yes, Furakem 100mg Tablet MR is a strong antibiotic (or broad spectrum antibiotic), which means that it is effective against a wide variety of urinary bacteria. It is important that Furakem 100mg Tablet MR should be given to treat or prevent infections that are proven to be caused by susceptible bacteria. This is usually evaluated by a culture test which demonstrates a range of bacteria which cannot grow in the prence of an antibiotic. Furakem 100mg Tablet MR has seen to be effective against UTI caused by Escherichia coli, Enteroccus faecalis, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Staphylococcus species: (eg S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. epidermidis). Some strains of Enterobacter and Klebsiella are resistant to Furakem 100mg Tablet MR.
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- Petri WA Jr. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1474-75.
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disingectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 878.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 984-86.
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Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Furakem 100mg Tablet MR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Furakem 100mg Tablet MR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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