HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS 9-VALENT VACCINE

NIFUROXAZIDE

Nifuroxazide is an antibacterial drug that is active against a wide range of bacteria that infect the gastrointestinal tract. It is an over-the-counter drug that is used to treat acute diarrhea caused by bacteria. It can reduce the number of stools after two days of treatment and decreases the duration of diarrhea to just 24 hours. It has not effect on normal intestinal bacteria.

Nifuroxazide is used in the following:

Do not give Nifuroxazide to people with the following conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity to nitrofuran derivatives
  • Bloody stools
  • Fever
  • Vomiting

Nifuroxazide may have the following side effects:

  • Hypersensitivity reactions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Interactions

Nifuroxazide may interact with the following medicines:

  • Metronidazole
  • Sulfonamides
  • Cephalosporins
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Griseofulvin

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brand:

Ercefuryl

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