furazolidone-oral, Furoxone

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GENERIC NAME: FURAZOLIDONE - ORAL (fyou-razz-OH-leh-doan)

BRAND NAME(S): Furoxone

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used in the treatment of diarrhea or enteritis caused by bacteria. It may also be useful in treating traveler's diarrhea, typhoid fever, cholera and salmonella infections.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed usually four times a day. This medication may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. For best results, take each dose at evenly spaced intervals around the clock. This will ensure a constant level of medication in your blood. Take this medication for the full time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may result in a reinfection.

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