Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Furadantin Tablet
Furadantin should be taken with food to avoid nausea which is a common side effect. Patients should be informed that their urine may turn brown after taking this medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Furadantin an antibiotic?
Yes, Furadantin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Can I take Furadantin for sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia)?
Furadantin is specifically indicated to treat infection of the bladder, kidney, and urinary tract. It is not indicated for treating chlamydial or other sexually transmitted infections. Please consult your doctor for your medical condition before taking the drug.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with omeprazole?
Furadantin is not reported to interact with omeprazole. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use.

Q. Does Furadantin cause constipation?
Furadantin is not known to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug. Diarrhea has been reported to be an uncommon side effect of Furadantin.

Q. Is Furadantin better than trimethoprim?
Both Furadantin and trimethoprim are effective against bladder, kidney, and urinary tract infections. Any of them can be better depending on the sensitivity of bacterial infection. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Is Furadantin a narcotic substance?
No, Furadantin is not a narcotic substance. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Does Furadantin affect birth control?
Furadantin can affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptives). As with other antibiotics, Furadantin can decrease the normal bacteria in the gut, hence decreases the absorption of estrogens (a component of the birth control pills), lowering their action, causing birth control failure. Consult your doctor for alternative birth control measures if needed.

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

Q. Is Furadantin useful in the treatment of a sinus infection?
No, it is not recommended to take Furadantin for a sinus infection (sinusitis). Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for this problem.

Q. Can I take Furadantin for a tooth infection?
No, it is not recommended to take Furadantin for a tooth infection. Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the tooth infection.

Q. Is Furadantin useful in the treatment of a streptococcal throat infection?
No, it is not recommended to take Furadantin for a streptococcal throat infection. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of streptococcal throat infection.

Q. Does Furadantin play any role in the treatment of a yeast (fungal) infection?
Furadantin has not been seen to be active against yeast (fungal) infection. Furadantin is used to treat bacterial infections.

Q. Is Furadantin useful in the treatment of tonsillitis?
No, it is not recommended to take Furadantin for tonsillitis. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of tonsillitis.

Q. Can I take Furadantin for bacterial vaginosis?
Furadantin is not indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Furadantin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

Q. Is Furadantin useful in the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, Furadantin can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as per your doctor's advice. It should only be taken as and when recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Furadantin useful in the treatment of a sore throat?
Furadantin is not recommended for treating sore throat. Furadantin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

Q. Can I take Furadantin for kidney infection?
Yes, Furadantin can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as advised by your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking medicine for any infection.

Q. Is Furadantin useful in the treatment of bronchitis?
Furadantin is not recommended for use in bronchitis. Furadantin is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

Q. Does Furadantin cause yellow urine?
Yes, Furadantin can cause urine to turn dark yellow or brown. It is a normal phenomenon.

Q. Does Furadantin contain penicillin?
No, Furadantin does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Furadantin contain tetracycline?
No, Furadantin does not contain any tetracycline.

Q. Does Furadantin contain any macrolide?
No, Furadantin does not contain any macrolide.

Q. Can Furadantin make you feel sleepy (drowsiness)?
Furadantin use may make you sleepy (drowsiness). You should not drive or operate machinery if you are affected this way until such symptoms go away.

Q. Can the use of Furadantin cause diarrhea (loose stools)?
Yes, Furadantin can cause diarrhea (loose stools), although it is a less common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive loose stools which dehydrate you or make you feel sick or tired.

Q. Does Furadantin treat Escherichia coli?
Yes, Furadantin is active against Escherichia coli and is specifically indicated for the treatment of infections caused by Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.

Q. Can the use of Furadantin affect the action of levonorgestrel?
Furadantin can be taken with levonorgestrel. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with amitriptyline?
No, interactions have been reported between Furadantin and amitriptyline. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Furadantin nephrotoxic?
Furadantin has not been reported to be nephrotoxic. However, your urine may become dark yellow or brown in color. This is quite normal and not a reason to stop taking the medicine. However, it is to be used with caution in patients with decreased renal function and only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with hydrocodone?
No, interactions have been reported between Furadantin and hydrocodone. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Furadantin a sulfa drug?
No, Furadantin is not a sulfa drug. Furadantin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Is Furadantin a macrolide?
No, Furadantin is not a macrolide. Furadantin is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with amoxicillin?
Furadantin can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with metronidazole?
Furadantin can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with ibuprofen?
Furadantin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with milk?
Yes, Furadantin can be taken with milk. Furadantin should be taken at meal times with food or milk. This will help to avoid stomach upset and also to help the absorption of Furadantin.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with phenazopyridine?
Furadantin can be taken with phenazopyridine as no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Furadantin can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen) as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Furadantin with trimethoprim?
Furadantin can be taken with trimethoprim. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.