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Is Furakem an antibiotic? : Yes, Furakem is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Can I take Furakem for sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia)? : Furakem is specifically indicated to treat infection of the bladder, kidney, and urinary tract. It is not indicated for treating chlamydial or other sexually transmitted infections. Please consult your doctor for your medical condition before taking the drug.|Can I take Furakem with omeprazole? : Furakem is not reported to interact with omeprazole. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use.|Does Furakem cause constipation? : Furakem is not known to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug. Diarrhea has been reported to be an uncommon side effect of Furakem.|Is Furakem better than trimethoprim? : Both Furakem and trimethoprim are effective against bladder, kidney, and urinary tract infections. Any of them can be better depending on the sensitivity of bacterial infection. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.|Is Furakem a narcotic substance? : No, Furakem is not a narcotic substance. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Does Furakem affect birth control? : Furakem can affect the action of birth control pills (oral contraceptives). As with other antibiotics, Furakem can decrease the normal bacteria in the gut, hence decreases the absorption of estrogens (a component of the birth control pills), lowering their action, causing birth control failure. Consult your doctor for alternative birth control measures if needed.|Is Furakem safe? : Furakem is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Furakem useful in the treatment of a sinus infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Furakem for a sinus infection (sinusitis). Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for this problem.|Can I take Furakem for a tooth infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Furakem for a tooth infection. Take advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the tooth infection.|Is Furakem useful in the treatment of a streptococcal throat infection? : No, it is not recommended to take Furakem for a streptococcal throat infection. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of streptococcal throat infection.|Does Furakem play any role in the treatment of a yeast (fungal) infection? : Furakem has not been seen to be active against yeast (fungal) infection. Furakem is used to treat bacterial infections.|Is Furakem useful in the treatment of tonsillitis? : No, it is not recommended to take Furakem for tonsillitis. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of tonsillitis.|Can I take Furakem for bacterial vaginosis? : Furakem is not indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. Furakem is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Is Furakem useful in the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Yes, Furakem can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as per your doctor's advice. It should only be taken as and when recommended by your doctor.|Is Furakem useful in the treatment of a sore throat? : Furakem is not recommended for treating sore throat. Furakem is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Can I take Furakem for kidney infection? : Yes, Furakem can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as advised by your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking medicine for any infection.|Is Furakem useful in the treatment of bronchitis? : Furakem is not recommended for use in bronchitis. Furakem is used to prevent and treat infections of the bladder, kidney and other parts of the urinary tract.|Does Furakem cause yellow urine? : Yes, Furakem can cause urine to turn dark yellow or brown. It is a normal phenomenon.|Does Furakem contain penicillin? : No, Furakem does not contain any penicillin.|Does Furakem contain tetracycline? : No, Furakem does not contain any tetracycline.|Does Furakem contain any macrolide? : No, Furakem does not contain any macrolide.|Can Furakem make you feel sleepy (drowsiness)? : Furakem use may make you sleepy (drowsiness). You should not drive or operate machinery if you are affected this way until such symptoms go away.|Can the use of Furakem cause diarrhea (loose stools)? : Yes, Furakem can cause diarrhea (loose stools), although it is a less common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive loose stools which dehydrate you or make you feel sick or tired.|Does Furakem treat Escherichia coli? : Yes, Furakem is active against Escherichia coli and is specifically indicated for the treatment of infections caused by Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.|Can the use of Furakem affect the action of levonorgestrel? : Furakem can be taken with levonorgestrel. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Furakem with amitriptyline? : No, interactions have been reported between Furakem and amitriptyline. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together. |Is Furakem nephrotoxic? : Furakem has not been reported to be nephrotoxic. However, your urine may become dark yellow or brown in color. This is quite normal and not a reason to stop taking the medicine. However, it is to be used with caution in patients with decreased renal function and only when advised by the doctor.|Can I take Furakem with hydrocodone? : No, interactions have been reported between Furakem and hydrocodone. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together. |Is Furakem a sulfa drug? : No, Furakem is not a sulfa drug. Furakem is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Is Furakem a macrolide? : No, Furakem is not a macrolide. Furakem is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrofurans.|Can I take Furakem with amoxicillin? : Furakem can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Furakem with metronidazole? : Furakem can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Furakem with ibuprofen? : Furakem can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Furakem with milk? : Yes, Furakem can be taken with milk. Furakem should be taken at meal times with food or milk. This will help to avoid stomach upset and also to help the absorption of Furakem.|Can I take Furakem with phenazopyridine? : Furakem can be taken with phenazopyridine as no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Furakem with paracetamol (acetaminophen)? : Furakem can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen) as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Furakem with trimethoprim? : Furakem can be taken with trimethoprim. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
