"Furamag" is an antimicrobial medicine from the group of nitrofurans. The drug is produced in the form of hard gelatin capsules for oral use. Capsules are packaged in blisters of ten pieces.
According to the instructions, the composition of "Furamag" includes the active substance - furazidin potassium, as well as a number of additional components.
In the elimination of 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 through the lymphatic tract.
"Furamag": indications for use
The instructions say that the drug is for oral use. Capsules are prescribed to eliminate the following infections provoked by pathogens sensitive to the active substance:
- Cervicitis (inflammatory lesion of the cervix, whichincludes 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 cavity of the cervical canal).
- Urethritis (damage to the urethra caused by damage to the canal wall by bacteria and viruses).
- Cystitis (inflammatory process in the lining 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 time-tested folk remedies).
- Pyelonephritis (inflammatory process with damage to the tubular system of the kidney, mainly due to poisoning of the body with the decay products of ethyl alcohol).
- Streptoderma (a skin infection caused by a streptococcal bacterial agent).
- Staphyloderma (viral dermatological lesion, which is provoked by Staphylococcus aureus, less rarely 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 (disease of the gallbladder, the main symptom of which is severe pain in the right side when changing body position).
- Festering wounds and severe burns with infection.
- Pustyrashes on the skin.
- Accession of secondary bacterial infections to burns and wound surfaces.
What restrictions and side effects does Furamag have?
Prohibitions
Before starting treatment, a person needs to read the annotation to the drug well. Capsules should not be taken orally if the patient has one or more conditions:
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
- Severe kidney and liver disease.
- Age for children under three years old.
- Increased sensitivity to drug components.
- Intolerance to nitrofuran drugs.
- Severe allergic reactions to this group of medicines.
How to use the drug correctly?
According to the instructions for use, the Furamag capsule should be taken orally after a meal. The capsule should be swallowed immediately with water.
The dosage of the drug and the duration of treatment is determined by a medical specialist depending on the diagnosis and characteristics of the human body. Adolescents from twelve years old and adults are prescribed from 50 to 100 milligrams of the drug three times a day. Babies from three to twelve years old are recommended to take 25-50 mg 3 times a day (the concentration of the active substance is calculated based on weight, but not more than 5 milligrams per kilogram per day).
According to reviews and instructions for use to"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 "Furamag" is prescribed for admission thirty minutes before surgery and once after the procedure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
During the "interesting situation" 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 ingredient of the drug can be excreted in milk and enter the body of a small patient. If it is necessary to treat the mother with a drug, the issue of stopping breastfeeding should be considered.
What are the negative effects of the drug?
The drug is usually well tolerated by people, but in rare situations when using "Furamag" side effects cause the following:
- Nausea.
- Gagging.
- Liver dysfunction.
- Dizziness.
What other negative reactions can the drug cause?
"Furamag" provokes the following side effects:
- Polyneuritis (an inflammatory disease of the peripheral nerves that manifests as paralysis, paresis, sensory loss, or trophic disorders).
- Paresthesia (a type of sensory disorder characterized by spontaneous sensations of burning, tingling, crawling).
- Irritable.
- Eruptions 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 skin lesion resulting from exposure to damaging factors of a chemical, physical or biological nature).
- Polyneuropathy (multiple peripheral nerve damage, manifested by peripheral flaccid paralysis, sensory disturbances).
- Neuritis (an inflammatory disease of the peripheral nerves, in which, along with pain, so-called prolapses are detected, that is, loss or decrease in sensitivity).
If one or more of the above negative reactions occur, medication therapy should be suspended and a doctor should be consulted.
With prolonged use of capsules in high dosages, the patient develops symptoms of poisoning, which are clinically manifested as an increase in the described side effects, as well as disorders of the kidneys andliver.
When taking high concentrations of the drug orally, the patient needs to induce vomiting, as well as rinse the stomach, give adsorbents to take orally and, if necessary, conduct complex therapy.
Does Furamag interact with other medicines
The drug should not be used in conjunction with sulfonamides, since this combination increases the likelihood of suppression of hematopoiesis.
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. Such drug interaction leads to a decrease in the absorption of the drug and a decrease in its pharmacological effect.
Tips
During Furamag therapy, it is necessary to exclude the following foods from the diet for a while or sharply limit the following foods:
- cottage cheese;
- butter;
- cheese;
- coffee;
- herring.
For preventive purposes, to prevent the occurrence of polyneuritis, the use of the 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 to children of primary preschool age.
"Furamag" has no effect on the functioning of the nervous system, subject to the prescribed dosages and does not reduce attention.
"Furamag": analogues
Poinstructions, the composition of substitutes may be the same or different:
- "Furagin".
- "Furasol".
- "Urofuragin".
- "Canephron".
- "Furadonin".
- "Furacilin".
Before changing medication, it is recommended to visit a doctor. According to the annotation to the drug, the active ingredient in the analogue of "Furama" is the same.
How to store the drug
Capsules can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription from a medical specialist. It is necessary to keep the package with "Furamag" in a cool dry place, away from children. The expiration date is thirty-six months. After this time, the drug should be disposed of. The cost of the medication varies from 500 to 800 rubles.
Reviews
Patients and doctors leave feedback about the drug "Furamag" in the majority positive. They position the medicine as quite effective. When using the drug, the color of urine returns to normal and the body temperature decreases. In addition, people also report very positive results even with 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 dissolve completely, which provokes a gag reflex in the child. Many patients report side effects:
- headache;
- nausea;
- drowsy;
- muscle pain.
People unanimously agree that the drug is well tolerated, and side effects occur only when the dosage is incorrect. Sometimes patients complain of skin rashes and dyspeptic disorders.
To reduce the likelihood of negative effects, doctors advise to follow the recommendations indicated in the annotation - take the capsules immediately after eating with water, do not exceed the prescribed dosage.
