Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Furent Tablet
Furent 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 Furent an antibiotic?
Yes, Furent is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Can I take Furent for sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia)?
Furent 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 Furent with omeprazole?
Furent is not reported to interact with omeprazole. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use.

Q. Does Furent cause constipation?
Furent 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 Furent.

Q. Is Furent better than trimethoprim?
Both Furent 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 Furent a narcotic substance?
No, Furent is not a narcotic substance. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.

Q. Does Furent affect birth control?
Furent can affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptives). As with other antibiotics, Furent 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 Furent safe?
Furent is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Furent for kidney infection?
Yes, Furent 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 Furent useful in the treatment of bronchitis?
Furent is not recommended for use in bronchitis. Furent is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.

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

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

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

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

Q. Can Furent make you feel sleepy (drowsiness)?
Furent 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 Furent cause diarrhea (loose stools)?
Yes, Furent 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 Furent treat Escherichia coli?
Yes, Furent 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 Furent affect the action of levonorgestrel?
Furent 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 Furent with amitriptyline?
No, interactions have been reported between Furent and amitriptyline. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Furent nephrotoxic?
Furent 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 Furent with hydrocodone?
No, interactions have been reported between Furent and hydrocodone. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Furent with phenazopyridine?
Furent 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 Furent with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Furent 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 Furent with trimethoprim?
Furent 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.