Uses of Ercefuryl

Ercefuryl is a medicine to treat acute diarrhea caused by infections, is made in the form of capsules, so it is easy to use in both adults and children. What is Ercefuryl used for?

What is Ercefuryl? Ercefuryl, also known as nifuroxazide, is used in the treatment of acute infectious diarrhea. In addition, some other effects of the drug that are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases, the doctor may prescribe the use of Ercefuryl. Therefore, before taking the medicine, consult your doctor.

Ercefuryl is made in the form of capsules with a strength of 200mg. Dosage will be based on the condition and age of the patient. Normally, adults are recommended to take 2 tablets / time, take 4 times a day and treat for a maximum of 7 days. For children over 6 years old, take 600-800mg/day and treat up to 7 days. Patients can take the drug with or without food, before or after eating. However, to reduce stomach irritation you can take it with food and need to swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet.
To use the medicine safely, take Ercefuryl exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Use Ercefuryl regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new symptoms appear or your condition does not improve. Patients absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.

Ercefuryl can cause some unwanted and common side effects that can be listed as:
Allergic reactions Rash Urticaria Edema: sudden swelling of some parts of the body, usually the tongue, face,...

Some notes when using Ercefuryl include:
Allergy notice to Ercefuryl hypersensitivity reaction to any other allergy. Ercefuryl may contain ingredients that don't work and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Use with caution in pregnant and lactating women, consult a doctor to weigh the benefits and possible risks. Some medical conditions to watch out for when using Ercefuryl medicine include fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency. If you forget to take a dose of Ercefuryl, take it again as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking or injecting the medicine as scheduled. Do not use more drug than prescribed treatment. Ercefuryl overdose or ingestion can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...

Store Ercefuryl in capsule form at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light and away from moisture. Do not store Ercefuryl in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Ercefuryl storage instructions on the package carefully, or ask your pharmacist.