Furachlor 100mg 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).

Furachlor 100mg 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 Furachlor 100mg 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 Furachlor 100mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Furachlor 100mg 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 Furachlor 100mg Tablet in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and in the elderly unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Furachlor 100mg 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.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Loose stools
• Brown or dark yellow coloured urine
• Stomach or abdomen pain

It is strongly advised that you should not use this medication unless prescribed by a doctor. Before using the Furachlor 100mg 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 Furachlor 100mg 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: Furachlor 100mg Tablet may interact with certain recreational drugs (e.g. amphetamine), antidepression medication (e.g. amoxapine, bupropion, citalopram, venlafaxine), decongestant medications (e.g. phenylephrine), medicine used to treat migraine headaches and cluster headaches (e.g. sumatriptan), certain vaccines (e.g. cholera vaccine, typhoid vaccine) and anticonvulsant medications (e.g. carbamazepine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Consumption of alcohol is not recommended.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Furachlor 100mg Tablet may interact with alcoholism (Alcohol use disorder).

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

• 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 Furachlor 100mg 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 Furachlor 100mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Furachlor 100mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

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

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.