Before you begin the description of the pharmacokinetics of the drug "Ersefuril", it should be noted that it is an antimicrobial agent specifically designed for the treatment of intestinal infections.
The effectiveness of the drug is achieved thanks to the active substance nifuroxazide in its composition, which belongs to the antibiotics of the nitrofuran series. The medicine "Ersefuril" is practically not absorbed in the body, it acts in the intestinal lumen. The active substance of the drug has the ability to paralyze the activity of pathogenic microorganisms and negatively affects their reproduction. Particularly sensitive to the drug "Ersefuril" instructions for use calls Salmonella, Streptococcus and Staphylococcus, Klebsiella and Yersinia. The use of the drug has the advantage that it does not upset the balance of intestinal microflora. In acute diarrhea of bacterial origin, the active substance of the drug helps to restore intestinal eubiosis and prevents the development of superinfection in cases of enterotropic viruses. The components that make up the Ersefuril preparation have another advantage, it is expressed in the inability of pathogens to develop resistance to them, which makes the drug universal and does not require replacement with analogues when re-infected.
Today, the Ercefuril preparation is available in two forms: in the form of coated yellow capsules and in the form of a suspension. It is noteworthy that the first form is convenient for the treatment of adult patients, and the second is made specifically for children.
The instructions for use are called Furazolidone, a complete analogue of the Ersefuril preparation, both medicines have a similar chemical composition and the same effect on the body.
The drug "Ersefuril." Indications for use, the presence of contraindications
A long list of indications for the use of this medication does not exist, it is prescribed in case of diagnosing a patient with acute diarrhea caused by pathogenic bacteria. To stop taking the drug "Ersefuril", the instructions for use recommend that you suspect infection with worms (infestations). The purpose of rehydration does not affect treatment with ercefuril.
Among the contraindications to the use of the drug, there is only a patient’s detection of hypersensitivity to its active components, the first month of the child’s life and taking the medicine by premature babies. Long-term treatment is not recommended.
Side effects and dosage
For possible side effects of the drug "Ersefuril" instructions for use include allergic reactions that occur on the background of the body's immunity to its components. In medical practice, there are no descriptions of the symptoms of an overdose of the drug.
Most patients prefer to start self-medication with Ercefuril when symptoms of diarrhea are detected. Although the instructions provide a detailed description, it is recommended that you consult your doctor first. Dosage and duration of medication depends on the age and degree of illness of the patient. Adults are recommended a four-time intake of one capsule. For children under 3 years of age, the maximum single dose is 3 tablespoons of the suspension up to three times a day, older children are prescribed a similar three-time intake.
It is important to know that treatment with Ersefuril should be accompanied by a diet until the complete restoration of the digestive system. In some cases, treatment may be delayed. Ersefuril should not be taken simultaneously with antidepressants or with drugs of the same pharmacological group, because this can enhance or, conversely, weaken their effectiveness. As a result, the patient receives an overdose in the first case and the absence of positive dynamics in the second.
Ercefuril is a truly effective treatment for diarrhea, as evidenced by the numerous positive reviews of patients.