Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Furotil Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Furotil to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Furotil and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Furotil can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Furotil an antibiotic?
Yes, Furotil is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Furotil a form of penicillin drug?
Furotil belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Furotil safe?
Furotil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Furotil a steroid?
Furotil is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Furotil safe in G6PD deficiency?
Furotil is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Furotil if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Furotil useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Furotil is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Furotil be taken with azithromycin?
Furotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Furotil be taken with doxycycline?
Furotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Furotil with pseudoephedrine?
Furotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Furotil be taken with naproxen?
Furotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Furotil with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Furotil is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Furotil expire?
Furotil like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Furotil help to treat pneumonia?
Furotil is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Furotil have penicillin in it?
No, Furotil does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Furotil cause constipation?
Furotil is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Furotil, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Furotil cover staphylococci?
Yes, Furotil is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Furotil make you feel tired?
Furotil use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Furotil, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Furotil?
No drug interactions have been reported when Furotil is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Furotil with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Furotil is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.