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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections, dysentery and diarrhoea. It contains furazolidone and metronidazole which kill the parasites and bacteria that cause infections. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, dry mouth, headache, metallic taste, and discoloration of urine. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Pasteur Laboratories Pvt Ltd

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About Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antibiotics. This is used to treat various infections caused by bacteria, dysentery and diarrhea. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. Amoebic dysentery can be caused due to entamoeba histolytica, giardia lamblia or clostridium difficile. Diarrhea is the increase in bowel movement leading to increased and loose motions.

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics that include furazolidone and metronidazole. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet contains flurazolidone works by interfering with the protein synthesis, a mechanism which is important for survival of bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria that are responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their DNA. Collectively they help in treating the disease effectively.

Take Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, dryness in the mouth, headache, metallic taste, and dark yellow to brown discoloration of urine. Most of these side effects of Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet or any other contents present in it. It is not advisable to stop taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. The full course prescribed by the doctor should be completed. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like a history of liver and kidney disease. It is advisable to you do not drive while using Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet as Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause blurred vision or dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or using machines. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is safely given to children.

Uses of Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infection, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Intestinal infection.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines namely furazolidone and metronidazole. is used to treat various infections caused by bacteria, dysentery and diarrhea. It is also used to treat intestinal infections, typhoid fever and skin infections. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is effective to treat many types of bacterial infections. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet contains flurazolidone works by interfering with the protein synthesis, a mechanism which is important for survival of bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria that are responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their DNA. Collectively they help in treating the disease effectively.

How Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet Works

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics that include furazolidone and metronidazole. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet contains flurazolidone works by interfering with the protein synthesis, a mechanism which is important for survival of bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria that are responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their DNA. Collectively they help in treating the disease effectively.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal distress
  • Vertigo
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste
  • Ototoxicity
  • Dark yellow to brown discoloration of urine

What if I have taken an overdose of Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to furazolidone, metronidazole or any other antibacterial or anti amoebic agents, please inform your doctor to avoid any unwanted side-effects. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like liver disease, kidney disease. Before taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet inform your doctor if you have fits disorder, numbness or pain of feet or hands. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may low white blood cell count (leukopenia). Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause convulsions (rapid contraction and relaxation of body muscles), if you observe these symptoms immediately contact your doctor. Discontinue the Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet if any signs of low blood count observed. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience swelling of the face, tongue, throat, itchy rash or breathing difficulties while taking this Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is safely given to children above one month year of age. It is advisable to you do not drive while using Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet as Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause blurred vision or dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or use machines. It is not advisable to stop taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. The full course prescribed by the doctor should be completed.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FurazolidoneTetrabenazine
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FurazolidoneAtomoxetine
Critical

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FurazolidoneTetrabenazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Combining Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet and Tetrabenazine can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.
FurazolidoneAtomoxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Using Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet together with atomoxetine can cause serious high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atomoxetine with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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 Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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 Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.
FurazolidoneClomipramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
When Clomipramine is taken with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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 Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.
FurazolidonePhenylephrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet with Phenylephrine can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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 Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet.
FurazolidoneVilazodone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
When Vilazodone is taken with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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 Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.
FurazolidonePheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Using Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet together with phenylephrine can cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pheniramine with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.
FurazolidoneParoxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet with Paroxetine can increase the risk of side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Paroxetine with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.
FurazolidoneAmitriptyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Combining Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet with Amitriptyline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(increased serotonin hormone).

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.
FurazolidoneOxcarbazepine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet:
Combining Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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 Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola or chocolate. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may increase nervousness, sleeplessness and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet in order to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol while taking this Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may lead to an unpleasant reaction with symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, flushing, headache or redness of the face.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. If you become pregnant while taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet, stop taking the medication, and contact your doctor immediately. Metronidazole should not be given in the first trimester of the pregnancy as it may cause harm to the fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Take Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet only when prescribed, Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet contains ‘metronidazole’ which is known to pass on in a limited quantity via breast milk to the child. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive while using Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet as Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause blurred vision or dizziness that may affect the ability to drive or using machines.

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Liver

Caution

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet can be given to the children for typhoid fever, diarrhea, a stomach infection, amoebiasis, abdominal infection, diarrhea and intestinal infection only when prescribed by a child specialist.

FAQs

Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections, dysentery and diarrhoea. It works by killing infection-causing organisms.
Yes, Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is known to cause dry mouth, especially when you start taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet. If you feel excessively thirsty, do frequent mouth rinses, and increase fluid intake.
Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet helps in the treatment of various bacterial infections, diarrhea, and dysentery. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet contains flurazolidone works by interfering with the protein synthesis, a mechanism which is important for survival of bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria that are responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their DNA. Collectively they help in treating the disease effectively.
Yes, Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may lead to temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by chewing mints, sugar-free gum and brushing teeth after the food.
No, do not stop taking Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel well. Your symptoms may enhance before the infection is completely treated.
Yes, Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may cause nausea and vomiting in some patients. You are recommended to take Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet with meals to avoid this. If you still vomit or feel nauseous, please consult your doctor.
No, you are recommended not to take Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet with other antibiotics. Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat parasitic and amoebic infections. When taken along with other antibiotics, Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may lose its efficiency or it might result in unwanted side effects.
Drinking alcohol while taking this Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet may lead to an unpleasant reaction with symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, flushing, and headache. So, It is important to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment with Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet.
Store Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of the reach of children. Regularly check the expiration date. When you need to dispose of the medicine, place it in a plastic bag and throw it away in the household trash. Remember, never flush the medicine down the toilet or sink.
The common side effects of Furaktin M 100 mg/300 mg Tablet which may occur in some individuals are nausea, dryness in the mouth, headache, metallic taste, and dark yellow to brown discoloration of urine. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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