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Furoxone Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 IndiaS
Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

FURAZOLIDONE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Furoxone Tablet

Furoxone Tablet belongs to the group of medications called antibiotics used to treat, control and prevent various bacterial and protozoal infections. It is effective against colitis (inflammation in your colon), cholera, traveller's diarrhoea, bacteremic salmonellosis (a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract) and Giardiasis (An intestinal infection caused by a giardia parasite), Infections of the abdomen and other conditions. Bacterial infections are any illness or disease caused by bacterial growth or poisons (toxins). Protozoal infections are any illness or disease caused by protozoa (tiny one-celled organisms which can cause infections).

Furoxone Tablet contains Furazolidone. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). It helps treat, control and prevent various bacterial and protozoal infections.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Furoxone Tablet are nausea, headache, loose stools, brown or dark yellow coloured urine and stomach or abdomen pain. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

Before taking Furoxone Tablet , inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Furoxone Tablet . Do not stop taking the drug suddenly since this may result in antimicrobial resistance, a condition in which the microbe develops resistance against the medicine. Do not use Furoxone Tablet in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and in the elderly unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Uses of Furoxone Tablet

Bacterial and Protozoal infections

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew the tablet.Oral Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

Furoxone Tablet contains Furazolidone, used to treat, control, and prevent various bacterial and protozoal infections. It is effective against colitis (inflammation in your colon), cholera, traveller's diarrhoea, bacteremic salmonellosis (a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract) and Giardiasis (An intestinal infection caused by a giardia parasite), Infections of the abdomen and other conditions. Furazolidone works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny one-celled organisms that can cause infections). Thus, it helps treat, control, and prevent bacterial and protozoal infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

It is strongly advised that you should not use this medication unless prescribed by a doctor. Before using the Furoxone Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical conditions (e.g., pregnancy, nursing, any scheduled surgery, etc.), sensitivities (allergic reactions to foods and medicines), and medications you are taking. Other drugs or supplements should not be taken with Furoxone Tablet unless prescribed by a doctor. Do not miss any doses and finish the entire course of medicine. Stopping the drug too soon may cause the infection to reoccur or worsen.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FurazolidonePhenylephrine
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FurazolidoneTetrabenazine
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FurazolidonePhenylephrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Phenylephrine can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Phenylephrine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Phenylephrine only after 14 days of stopping Furoxone Tablet.
FurazolidoneTetrabenazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Combining Furoxone Tablet and Tetrabenazine can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furoxone Tablet and Tetrabenazine together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness, speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
FurazolidoneClomipramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
When Clomipramine is taken with Furoxone Tablet, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clomipramine and Furoxone Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FurazolidoneAtomoxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Using Furoxone Tablet together with atomoxetine can cause serious high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atomoxetine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FurazolidoneFluvoxamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Fluvoxamine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluvoxamine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FurazolidoneAmitriptyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Combining Furoxone Tablet with Amitriptyline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(increased serotonin hormone).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Furoxone Tablet and Amitriptyline together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Inform a doctor if you have recently taken amitriptyline. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FurazolidoneVilazodone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
When Vilazodone is taken with Furoxone Tablet, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vilazodone with Furoxone Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FurazolidoneOxcarbazepine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Combining Furoxone Tablet with Oxcarbazepine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxcarbazepine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
FurazolidoneParoxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Taking Furoxone Tablet with Paroxetine can increase the risk of side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Paroxetine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, but should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, or blurred vision contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FurazolidonePheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furoxone Tablet:
Using Furoxone Tablet together with phenylephrine can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pheniramine with Furoxone Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, severe or throbbing headache, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, blurred vision, confusion contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Hand washing is the most effective approach to keep germs from causing diseases and sickness.
  • Consume more raw garlic, pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, beets, and carrots, all of which have traditionally been used to kill parasites.
  • Wash your vegetables thoroughly in running water before cooking or eating them raw. to keep protozoal infections at bay.
  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Furoxone Tablet to restore some healthy intestinal bacteria that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Furoxone Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Furoxone Tablet in fighting off infections.

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Therapeutic Class

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Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

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FAQs

Furoxone Tablet contains Furazolidone. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled organisms). Thus, it treats various bacterial and protozoal infections.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule if it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for your missed dose.

No, it is a prescribed drug a physician gives to prevent specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side effects.

Do not stop using Furoxone Tablet even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and the worsening of the disease.

Furoxone Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it precisely as directed, and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any side effects disturb you.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMPHETAMINE
  • AMOXAPINE
  • BUPROPION
  • CITALOPRAM
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • PHENYLEPHRINE
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • CHOLERA VACCINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is when harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. It can target any organ of the body and multiply very quickly. Many bacteria give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses (like sore throat and ear infections) to severe brain infections (like meningitis and encephalitis). When infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills and fatigue. A few harmful bacteria commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.

Diarrhoea: It is a medical condition in which a person faces loose, watery stools or a frequent need to have a bowel movement.

Protozoal infections: Protozoal infections are any illness or condition caused by protozoa (tiny one-celled organisms which can cause infections).

Colitis: Colitis is an inflammation of the colon, which is the largest portion of your gut. The last stage of your food's trip through your digestive system is the colon. Inflammation in your colon can disrupt this journey, producing pain, diarrhoea, and even blood in your stool (faeces).

Bacteremic salmonellosis: Bacteremic salmonellosis (a bacterial infection of the intestine). Salmonella bacteria normally reside in the intestines of animals and humans and are excreted in the form of stool (faeces). Humans are most commonly infected by contaminated water or food.

Giardiasis: Giardiasis is an intestine infection caused by a giardia parasite, or Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Giardia duodenalis.

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