Ekofuril suspension 200mg / 5ml, 90ml
Expiration Date: 11/2025
Russian Pharmacy name:
Экофурил суспензия 200мг/5мл, 90мл
Adults - 200 mg 4 times / day. Children aged 1 month to 2.5 years - 100 mg 2-3 times / day; over 2.5 years old - 200 mg 3 times / day. The duration of the course of treatment is no more than 7 days.
nifuroxazide
Hypersensitivity to nitrofuran derivatives.
Do not use in newborns (up to 1 month of age) and premature babies.
pharmachologic effect
A broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent for the treatment of gastrointestinal infections (intestinal antiseptic), a nitrofuran derivative. In high doses it has a bactericidal effect, in smaller doses it is bacteriostatic. Active against gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp .; gram-negative bacteria: Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. Pharmacokinetics
Practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Acts in the intestinal lumen.
Side effect
Possibly: allergic reactions.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
It is possible to use nifuroxazide during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) according to indications.
Application in children
Do not use in newborns (up to 1 month of age) and premature babies. Children aged 1 month to 2.5 years are prescribed 100 mg 2-3 times / day; over 2.5 years old - 200 mg 3 times / day. The duration of the course of treatment is no more than 7 days.
special instructions
The use of nifuroxazide does not exclude the need for rehydration therapy if there are symptoms of dehydration. Before use in children over 1 month old, congenital deficiency of enzymes that break down sucrose should be excluded.
Drug interactions
Concomitant use of ethanol can cause hypersensitivity symptoms.