2006-11-03 16:15:47 · 2 answers · asked by sethivijaykumar 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Why is this medication prescribed?
Furazolidone is used to treat infectious diarrhea and enteritis caused by bacteria or protozoans.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Furazolidone comes as a tablet and a liquid to take by mouth. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take furazolidone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
Furazolidone is also used in combination with fluids for treatment of acute infantile diarrhea. Furazolidone is also used to treat traveler's diarrhea, cholera, and bacteremic salmonellosis. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medicine for your condition.
2006-11-04 04:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by TERRI T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Furazolidone is an antibiotic used to treat diarrhea and enteritis caused by bacteria or protozoan infections. Like what you are warned about when traveling to remote areas & countries...you know, "Don't drink the water".
2006-11-04 00:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by getting2old2quick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋