Despite the fact that the drug "Furagin" is an antibiotic, there are a lot of positive reviews about it. The advantages of the drug include its "soft" and quick action, affordable cost, good tolerance. Relief of symptoms, as some patients testify, occurs on the first day. In addition, the undoubted advantage is that the use of the drug "Furagin" does not cause increased sensitivity to direct sunlight, unlike some other antibiotic agents. The drug is also prescribed for children if leukocytes are found in the urine. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor before use.
There are, of course, patients whom the drug did not help. It only says that each organism has its own reaction to drugs.
The drug "Furagin" refers the instruction to antimicrobial agents from the group of nitrofurans. The drug is most effective in an acidic environment (approximately pH 5.5).
The drug is produced in tablet form. The active ingredient is furazidine.
The drug "Furagin" instruction recommends use in chronic and acute pyelonephritis, urethritis, cystitis.
Take tablets orally after or directly with food. It should be noted that protein products contribute to the creation of an acidic environment (acidification of urine in particular). This, as mentioned above, enhances the therapeutic properties of the drug.
The drug "Furagin" instructions for use for children recommends taking five milligrams per day. If it is necessary to conduct long-term therapy, the dosage is reduced to two milligrams per day. Adults on the first day are recommended to take two tablets four times. In the following days - three times in two tablets.
As a rule, a week-long treatment course is enough to completely eliminate the symptoms of the disease. If necessary, the therapy is repeated, after a break of one and a half to two weeks.
The drug "Furagin" instruction allows for use as a prophylaxis. In this case, one tablet is recommended per day. It is advisable to take the drug in the evenings.
The side effects associated with the use of the Furagin medication include fever, rashes or itching of the skin, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, and visual disturbances. Taking the drug can cause appetite disorders, headache, drowsiness, dizziness.
If any adverse reactions are detected, the amount of the drug should be reduced or its use should be discontinued. Be sure to visit a specialist.
Contraindications to taking the drug "Furagin" include renal failure, polyneuropathy, hypersensitivity to the active ingredient (fusidine) or other ingredients of the drug, the period of breastfeeding.
During pregnancy, the use of the medication is allowed on the recommendation and under the supervision of a specialist. Prescribe the drug after the thirty-eighth week should not be.
Patients who are diagnosed with diabetes should be especially careful when using the drug "Furagin." This is due to the increased likelihood of developing polyneuropathy.
The use of the medication for lesions in the renal parenchyma of an infectious nature and urosepsis is not recommended.
Often, after passing the therapeutic course with the drug "Furagin", the doctor recommends taking diuretic herbs.
Use in school children should be monitored by a doctor.
Before starting treatment with the drug "Furagin" it is necessary to undergo examination, examination by a specialist. In addition, you should carefully read the instructions.