Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Furazolidone
Drug Class
Agents Against Amoebiasis And Other Protozoal Diseases
Chemical Class
Polysaccharide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A01AB17, D06BX01, G01AF01, J01XD01, P01AB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Furamid?
Uses
Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). S...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Polysaccharide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Polysaccharide. It belongs to Antibiotic (Prokaryote DNA) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Furazolidone is 225.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
25 to 50 mg — 6 hourly
For 7-10 Days
2
Child · Oral
1.25 mg/kg — 6 hourly
For Paeds of all ages
Safety Alerts
Furazolidone is contraindicated in conditions like G6pd deficiency
Important Warnings
CNS disorders, hepatic encephalopathy
Side Effects
CNS disturbancesGI disturbancefurred tongueunpleasant tasteleucopeniaangioedemadark urineneuropathy and epilepti form seizures on Iongterm therapyurticaria.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
anticoagulants
phenobarbitone
lithium.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight. Syrup Store at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 35.07
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 03 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 35.07
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Furazolidone, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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