NIFUROX
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Description


Composition

Each 5 ml contains:
Nifuroxazide ..................................................................... 200 mg
Inactive ingredients: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, sorbic acid, sorbitol, glycerin, saccharin sodium, tutti fruitti, colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium citrate anhydrous, purified water.

Therapeutic Indications

Acute and chronic diarrhoea of bacterial origin.
Gastroenteritis.
Acute and chronic colitis.
Intestinal antiseptic for the treatment of all other types of diarrhoea and intestinal infections to prevent superimposed bacterial infections.

Dosage and Administration

Children: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 3-4 times daily.
Infants more than 1 month: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 2 times daily.
Treatment should not exceed 7 days.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the product or to nitrofuran derivatives.
Premature and newborn (0-1 month).

Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy:
It is preferable not to use NIFUROX during pregnancy.
Lactation:
Breastfeeding is possible in case of short-term treatment.

Undesirable Effects

NIFUROX is well-tolerated; side-effects are rare and may include allergic reactions.