"Furamag" is an antimicrobial drug from the group of nitrofurans. The drug is made in the form of hard gelatin capsules for oral use. Capsules are packaged in blisters of ten pieces.
According to the instructions, the "Furamaga" contains the active substance - potassium furazidine, as well as a number of additional components.
In eliminating infectious lesions, the ability of the drug to create an increased content of the active component in the blood is also of great importance, which prevents the spread of pathogens along the lymphatic pathways.
"Furamag": indications for use
The instruction says that the drug is intended for oral use. Capsules are prescribed to eliminate the following infections provoked by pathogens sensitive to the active substance:
- Cervicitis (an inflammatory lesion of the cervix, which includes damage to the mucous membrane of the vaginal part and the mucous membrane of the canal).
- Endocervicitis (infectious and inflammatory lesions of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal).
- Urethritis (damage to the urethra provoked by damage to the channel wall by bacteria and viruses).
- Cystitis (an inflammatory process in the membrane of the bladder with the development of a bacterial infection).
- Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland, which is treated not only with drugs, but also with some folk remedies, time-tested).
- Pyelonephritis (an inflammatory process with damage to the tubular system of the kidney, mainly due to poisoning of the body by the decay products of ethyl alcohol).
- Streptoderma (a skin infectious disease caused by a streptococcal bacterial agent).
- Staphyloderma (viral dermatological lesion, which is provoked by a golden, less often white staphylococcus).
- Sepsis (a serious infectious disease that develops with the progression and spread of the infectious process through the body through the blood).
- Purulent arthritis (inflammation of all joint structures caused by pyogenic microflora).
- Conjunctivitis (a polyetiological inflammatory lesion of the conjunctiva - the mucous membrane covering the inner surface of the eyelids and sclera).
- Cholecystitis (a disease of the gallbladder, the main sign of which is severe pain in the right side with a change in body position).
- Purulent wounds and severe burns with the presence of infection.
- Pustular rashes on the skin.
- Joining secondary bacterial infections to burns and wound surfaces.
What are the limitations and side effects of Furamag?
Bans
Before starting treatment, a person needs to read the annotation to the drug well. Capsules are not allowed to be taken orally if the patient has one or more conditions:
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
- Severe kidney and liver disease.
- The age of children is up to three years.
- Increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
- Intolerance to medications of the nitrofuran series.
- Severe allergic manifestations of medicines in this group.
How to use the drug correctly?
According to the instructions for use of the capsule "Furamag" must be taken orally after a meal. The capsule should be swallowed immediately with water.
The dosage of the drug and the duration of treatment are determined by the medical specialist, depending on the diagnosis and the characteristics of the human body. Adolescents from twelve years of age and adults are prescribed from 50 to 100 milligrams of the drug three times a day. Children from three years to twelve years old are recommended to take 25-50 mg 3 times a day (the concentration of the active substance is calculated on the basis of weight, but not more than 5 milligrams per kilogram per day).
According to the reviews and instructions for use for “Furamagu”, the duration of therapy is one week, sometimes under the supervision of a doctor, treatment can be extended up to ten days, after which it is necessary to take a break and, if necessary, undergo a second course of therapy.
For preventive purposes, to prevent infectious and inflammatory diseases after diagnosis or surgery, 25 milligrams of Furamaga is prescribed for administration thirty minutes before surgery and once after the procedure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
During the "interesting position" the drug is prohibited for women, since there is no clinical experience with the drug, and Furamag can cause side effects that will affect the development of the unborn child.
The use of the drug during lactation is prohibited, since the active component of the drug can be excreted in milk and enter the body of a small patient. If it is necessary to treat the drug with the mother’s drug, it is necessary to resolve the issue of stopping breastfeeding.
What negative effects can a drug provoke?
The drug, as a rule, is well tolerated by people, but in rare situations when using Furamag, side effects cause the following:
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Impaired liver function.
- Dizziness.
What other negative reactions can a medication cause?
"Furamag" side effects provokes the following:
- Polyneuritis (an inflammatory disease of the peripheral nerves, which manifests itself as paralysis, paresis, loss of sensation or trophic disorders).
- Paresthesia (one of the types of sensitivity disorder, characterized by spontaneously arising sensations of burning, tingling, crawling ants).
- Irritability.
- Rashes on the skin.
- Nettle rash.
- Angioneurotic edema (acute disease, which is characterized by the rapid onset of local edema of the mucous membrane, as well as subcutaneous tissue and the epidermis itself).
- Dermatitis (an inflammatory lesion of the skin resulting from exposure to damaging factors of a chemical, physical or biological nature).
- Polyneuropathy (multiple lesions of the peripheral nerves, manifested by peripheral flaccid paralysis, impaired sensitivity).
- Neuritis (an inflammatory disease of the peripheral nerves in which, along with pain, so-called prolapse, that is, loss or decrease in sensitivity, is detected).
If one or more of the above negative reactions occurs, medication should be stopped and a doctor should be consulted.
With prolonged use of capsules in high dosages, the patient develops symptoms of poisoning, which are clinically manifested in the form of an increase in the described side effects, as well as disorders of the kidneys and liver.
When using large concentrations of the drug orally, the patient needs to induce vomiting, as well as to rinse the stomach, allow adsorbents to be taken orally and, if necessary, conduct complex therapy.
Does Furamag interact with other medicines
The drug can not be used in conjunction with sulfonamides, since this combination increases the likelihood of suppressing blood formation.
According to the instructions for use, Furamag is not recommended for use in combination with antacids, as well as preparations containing magnesium, aluminum and iron. This drug interaction leads to a decrease in the absorption of the drug and a decrease in its pharmacological effect.
Advice
During therapy with "Furamag", it is necessary to exclude from food or sharply limit the following products for some time:
- cottage cheese;
- oil;
- cheese;
- coffee;
- herring.
For preventive purposes, to prevent the occurrence of polyneuritis, the use of a medication can be combined with the intake of B vitamins.
There is no experience of using the drug among patients less than three years old, so the drug is not prescribed for children of preschool age.
"Furamag" has no effect on the functioning of the nervous system when the prescribed dosages are observed and does not reduce attention.
Furamag: analogues
According to the instructions, the composition of substitutes can be the same or different:
- "Furagin."
- "Furasol".
- "Urofuragin."
- "Kanefron".
- Furadonin.
- "Furacilin".
Before changing the medicine, it is recommended to visit a doctor. According to the annotation to the drug in the composition of the analogue "Furam" the active substance is the same.
How to store the drug
Capsules can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription from a healthcare professional. Keep the package with Furamag in a cool, dry place, away from children. Shelf life is thirty-six months. After this time, the drug should be disposed of. The cost of the drug varies from 500 to 800 rubles.
Reviews
Patients and doctors give feedback on the drug "Furamag" in the majority of positive. They position the medicine as quite effective. When using the drug, urine color returns to normal and body temperature decreases. In addition, people also note very positive results even in the treatment of chronic cystitis.
Some problems appear in the treatment of young children. The capsule must be opened and dissolved in water - the medicine is bitter, and the granules do not completely dissolve, which provokes a vomiting reflex in the child. Many patients report the occurrence of side effects:
- headache;
- nausea;
- drowsiness;
- muscle pain.
People unanimously confirm that the medication has good tolerance, and side effects occur only with improper dosage. Sometimes patients complain of a rash on the skin and dyspeptic disorders.
To reduce the likelihood of negative effects, doctors are advised to comply with the recommendations indicated in the annotation - take the capsules immediately after eating, with water, do not exceed the prescribed dosage.