Furazolidone

Furazolidone is an anti-infective medicine that acts mainly in the gut against bacteria and some parasites.

What Furazolidone Is Used For

• Bacterial diarrhoea and dysentery
• Giardiasis

Common Side Effects

• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Brown urine

Precautions

Avoid alcohol during treatment and for a few days after. It can interact with some antidepressants and certain foods rich in tyramine, so tell your doctor about other medicines. It is not given to babies under one month. Drink plenty of fluids.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.