The drug "Nifuroxazide". Instructions

The "Nifuroxazide" drug describes the instruction as a preparation related to the type of intestinal antiseptics. It is able to fight microbes, block the activity of dehydrogenases, inhibit the cycle of tricarboxylic acid and respiration of cells. In addition, it deactivates the synthesis of the protein that occurs in the microbial cell, and reduces the production of toxins by pathogenic microorganisms.

The adoption of a standard therapeutic dose increases bacteriostatic activity, and high volumes have a bactericidal effect.

The drug "Nifuroxazide", the instruction contains this information, shows its activity against gram-positive microorganisms belonging to the family of staphylococci, as well as gram-negative families of enterobacteria.

Active active substance of the drug is nifuroxazide.

It is noted that after entering the gastrointestinal tract, the drug in question is not absorbed. This causes a high concentration of the active component of the drug in the intestine. The drug "Nifuroxazide", the instruction informs, in a small amount is determined in the blood plasma, it is also detected in the urine in an unchanged form, but in an insignificant amount. This medication is withdrawn along with the calves, and the rate depends on the state in which the motility of the digestive tract is located, as well as the dose applied.

The drug "Nifuroxazide", the instruction notes, is indicated for use in diarrhea of infectious origin in adults and children. It also helps to eliminate colitis (in the chronic stage) and enterocolitis. In addition, the agent in question is used as an auxiliary in the period of complex treatment of intestinal dysbiosis.

The drug "Nifuroxazide" (suspension), the instruction informs, is applied orally, regardless of eating. Children six years of age and adults should take one tablet no more than four times a day (the total dose should not exceed 800 milligrams). The duration of the therapeutic course is from five days to a week.

Contraindication to the use of this pharmaceutical means is the intolerance of the components present in its composition.

The drug "Nifuroxazide", the reviews confirm this, is transferred well enough. In rare cases, there is a short-term pain in the abdomen, diarrhea and nausea (malfunctioning of the gastrointestinal tract). On the part of the respiratory system, a feeling of suffocation is recorded. It is also possible the occurrence of rash and itching of the skin. If any of the above reactions or any other undesirable effects occur, the drug should be discontinued immediately.

Among the special instructions are the following: the use of the drug in question is not recommended for monotherapy of those intestinal infections that are complicated by septicemia. If symptoms occur that indicate dehydration, rehydration should be performed. The amount of liquid administered, as well as the method of its administration, should correspond to the severity of the disease (diarrhea), as well as to the age and condition of the patient. The standard volume for an adult is at least two liters per day.

During the therapy it is recommended to adhere to a special diet - not to use hard-to-digest and spicy food, juices, thermally unprocessed fruits and vegetables.

Throughout the course of treatment, the drug should refrain from taking alcoholic beverages, since in this case there is a risk of a disulfiram-like reaction, which consists in exacerbation of diarrhea, vomiting, heat of the upper torso and face, hyperemia, tachycardia, tinnitus and difficulty breathing.