Nifuroxazide

Drug #1768

Nifuroxazide is an antibacterial that has been given for the treatment of colitis and diarrhoea.

Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 275.2 · Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: slightly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Nifuroxazide.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Nifuroxazide is primarily indicated in conditions like Colitis, Diarrhoea.

Contraindications

Nifuroxazide is contraindicated in conditions like Paralytic ileus, Neonates, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Nifuroxazide's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
800 mg	800 mg	Every 24h	PO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Nifuroxazide is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Allergic reactions.

Warnings / Precautions

When symptoms of dehydration occur it is necessary to administrate salt solutions taking into consideration clinical condition and loosing volume of liquid. Simultaneous intake of alcohol preparations is forbidden during therapy with Nifuroxazide.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Caps

200 mg

Susp

100 mg/5ml

Drug Classification

1.17.7.2 — Antidiarrheals

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Nifuroxazide in Pakistan:

Bloom