Used for the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by bacteria sensitive to nitrofurantoin.
Active ingredient:
The active substance is nitrofurantoin.
Each tablet contains 100 mg of nitrofurantoin monohydrate.
Other ingredients:
Potato starch
Silicon dioxide
Calcium stearate
Furadonin (nitrofurantoin) is an antibacterial medicine.
It is used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by bacteria sensitive to nitrofurantoin, including:
Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Severe chronic recurrent urinary tract infections
Prevention of urinary tract infections
Furadonin 100 mg tablets are intended for use in adults and children over 12 years of age.
Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are unsure, consult your healthcare professional.
Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine before completing the prescribed course of treatment. Symptoms of the disease may disappear before the infection is completely cured, and the condition may worsen if treatment is stopped too early.
Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, use the following doses:
Take the medicine with food or immediately after a meal, together with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Recommended dose:
100 mg (1 tablet) twice daily for 7 days.
Recommended dose:
100 mg (1 tablet) 3–4 times daily for 7 days.
If nausea occurs, the dose should be reduced or nitrofurantoin treatment should be discontinued.
Recommended dose:
100 mg (1 tablet) at bedtime.
There is limited information regarding dosing in patients with liver or kidney impairment and in elderly patients.
However, the medicine should be used with caution in these groups (see Warnings and Precautions).
The medicine is contraindicated in patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 45 ml/min) (see Do not take Furadonin).
For children over 12 years of age, adult dosing may be used for acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Furadonin 100 mg tablets should not be used in children under 12 years of age due to the amount of nitrofurantoin contained in each tablet. For this age group, a suitable dosage form containing a lower amount of nitrofurantoin per dose is recommended.
If you feel that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak, consult your doctor.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
In case of overdose, contact your doctor immediately.
Take your regular dose at the next scheduled time.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Do not stop treatment before completing the prescribed course.
If you have any further questions regarding the use of this medicine, consult your doctor.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C.
Keep in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.
Keep out of reach of children.
