Furamag 25-50 mg for children. Price

Furamag 25 and 50 mg is a drug for children and adults diagnosed with acute or chronic diseases of the genitourinary system caused by bacterial microorganisms. The manufacturer of this medication is the Latvian pharmaceutical company JSC Olainfarm. Furamag is intended for course administration as a mono-therapeutic agent, or in combination with other antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Release form

Furamag 50 mg is available in hard-shell gelatin capsules. This medication has a rich yellow color. Each capsule contains an orange or reddish powder. White or brown particles are allowed. Furamag for antibacterial therapy of children and adults is packed in polymer blisters of 10 capsules each. The main packaging of this drug is a cardboard box, inside which contains instructions for the use of this product.

Chemical composition

The active ingredient of Furamag antimicrobial capsules is the chemical compound furazidine potassium at a dosage of 25 and 50 mg. The table below lists the auxiliary components of this drug.

Excipients of the antibacterial Furamag	Dosage
Quinoline yellow dye	1,2%
Edible gelatin from which the capsule shell is made	97,48%
Corn starch	2,5 mg
Magnesium hydroxycarbonate	50 mg
Titanium dioxide (found under the designation E171)	1,32%

Furamag belongs to the pharmacological group of antibacterial agents, which are made on the basis of a derivative of nitrofuran.

Pharmacological properties

Furamag 50 mg for children over 3 years old has the following pharmacological properties:

• has an antimicrobial effect, suppressing the pathogenic activity of most strains of bacterial microflora;
• eliminates signs of the inflammatory process;
• promotes more rapid restoration of tissues of the organs of the genitourinary system, which have been damaged by infectious microorganisms;
• exhibits bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects on gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms;
• enhances the physiological properties of leukocytes in terms of phagocytosis of pathogenic bacteria.

A distinctive feature of the antibacterial drug Furamag is that it does not suppress the function the patient's immune system, like most other antimicrobial agents, and helps to activate it functions. In therapeutic doses, this medication stimulates leukopoiesis.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The pharmacodynamics of Furamag depends on the dosage regimen that is set for a particular patient. This medication is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. In conditions of prolonged use of this antibiotic, the effect of the development of resistance proceeds slowly. without achieving significant addiction of pathogens to the active substance of this antibiotic.

Furamag has an antimicrobial effect on the following types of pathogenic microflora:

• Staphylococcus aureus;
• enterobacterial infection;
• streptococci;
• shigella;
• salmonella.

The implementation of the pharmacodynamic properties of the drug Furamag is carried out by inhibiting the production of nucleic acids that are part of the cellular structure of pathogenic microorganisms. The active substance of the drug interrupts the chain of biochemical reactions taking place inside the microbe cell. The result of this process is the destruction of the shell of the pathogenic microorganism with the further onset of its death. Depending on the prescribed dosage regimen, the drug has a bacteriostatic or bactericidal effect on representatives of the infectious microflora.

Furamag 50 mg for children belongs to the category of potent antibacterial agents. The pharmacokinetics of this drug is characterized by rapid absorption of the active substance into the small intestine. The absorption of furazidine occurs according to the principle of passive diffusion. Furamag is characterized by slow absorption of the active substance in the large intestine. The maximum concentration of this drug in the blood plasma remains for 3-8 hours, depending on the level of functional activity of the patient's kidneys.

The active substance of this medication in the form of potassium furazidine does not undergo biochemical decomposition under the influence of the aggressive environment of gastric juice. Complete dissolution of this component occurs only in the intestine. Furazidine is characterized by a uniform distribution throughout the patient's body. The highest concentration of this component is observed in the composition of the lymphatic fluid, which prevents the rapid spread of bacterial microorganisms through the lymphatic channels.

A distinctive feature of Furamag is that the concentration of its active substance in the blood plasma is significantly lower than in urine. This pharmacokinetic property of the antibiotic increases its therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of infectious diseases of the genitourinary system. Furazadin does not disturb the natural pH of urine. Furamag metabolism occurs in the liver tissues. About 85% of the biochemical breakdown products of this antibiotic are removed from the body along with urine. This process is provided by tubular secretion and renal glomerular filtration.

Indications for use

Furamag 50 mg for children and adults is used to suppress the pathogenic activity of infectious microorganisms that are sensitive to furazidine.

This medication is used in the following cases:

• complex therapy of patients with severe skin burns who have undergone bacterial infection;
• gynecological diseases caused by pathogenic microflora;
• preparation of patients before surgical operations on the organs of the genitourinary system;
• infections of the urogenital tract (pyelonephritis, acute and chronic cystitis, and urethritis);
• prevention of bacterial infection of the patient's excretory system during bladder catheterization or cystoscopy.

It is very important that a comprehensive diagnosis is carried out before the appointment of Furamag. the patient, aimed at determining the strains of bacterial microorganisms that cause inflammatory process. This is necessary in order to confirm the sensitivity of the infectious microflora to furazidine.

Contraindications

Furamag antibacterial agent is contraindicated for use in the following cases:

• severe renal failure;
• individual sensitivity of the body to antimicrobial drugs that are part of the nitrofuran group;
• the state of pregnancy;
• lactation of a newborn baby by breastfeeding;
• the patient's age is under 3 years old.

Furamag is prescribed with extreme caution to patients diagnosed with chronic deficiency of the substance glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Patients with mild to moderate renal failure can take this medication, but must constantly monitor their well-being.

At what age can the drug be used?

Furamag antibacterial agent is approved for use by children who are already 3 years old. Elderly patients do not need to select individual doses of this medication. The exceptions are cases when the patient has functional disorders in the functioning of the kidneys and liver.

Instructions for use, dosage

Furamag is taken orally after meals. This medication must be taken with plenty of plain water without gases. The dosage regimen of this antimicrobial agent depends on the age of the patient and the disease diagnosed in him based on the results of a comprehensive diagnosis.

Furamag 25 mg

Furamag 25 mg for children is prescribed in a dosage of 1-2 capsules, which are taken 3 times a day. It should be borne in mind that the mass fraction of the active substance of this drug in the form of furazidine should not exceed 5 mg of the antibiotic per 1 kg of the child's body weight per day. Patients of the adult age group take Furamag 25 mg in a dosage of 2 to 4 capsules 3 times a day. The average duration of a therapeutic course is from 7 to 10 days.

Furamag 50 mg

Furamag in a dosage of 50 mg is taken 1-2 capsules 3 times a day. Children drink 1 capsule of this medication also 3 times a day. The duration of the course of treatment remains unchanged - 7-10 days. In case of prolongation of antibiotic therapy, it is necessary to take a break of 2 weeks. Before performing surgical operations on the organs of the genitourinary system, as well as performing instrumental for diagnostics of the urogenital tract, the drug Furamag is taken in prophylactic doses of 50 mg for adults and 25 mg children. The capsule is drunk in 30 minutes. before surgery or planned examination.

Side effects

The antibiotic Furamag has a low level of toxicity. This medication is well tolerated by patients of all age groups.

Despite this, the manufacturer of the antimicrobial agent does not exclude the possible manifestation of its following side effects:

• the appearance of skin rashes in the form of multiple papules of red or pink color;
• headache;
• complete loss or significant decrease in appetite;
• nausea;
• discharge of vomit;
• violations in the liver (the nature of pathological symptoms depends on the functional state of the tissues of this organ);
• polyneuritis, the appearance of which indicates the negative effect of furazidine on the central and peripheral nervous system of the patient;
• itching of the skin (manifests itself in people with individual sensitivity to antibiotics of the nitrofuran group).

After the appearance of the above side effects, it is necessary to stop further taking this medication, and also inform the attending physician about the incident. Patients with an acute allergic reaction to furazidine should be admitted to the hospital of the therapeutic department.

Overdose

In case of an overdose of the antibiotic Furamag, neurotoxic symptoms may appear. The patient has a tremor of the upper extremities, ataxia. In such situations, adults and children should be provided with plenty of drink so that the metabolic products of furazidine are excreted from their body along with urine. To suppress the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction, drugs with antihistamines are used.For example, Suprastin, Aleron, Loratadin. In order to prevent the development of neuritis, patients are prescribed vitamin preparations based on thiamine bromide. All patients with an overdose of Furamag receive symptomatic therapy until the general well-being is completely normalized.

special instructions

During antibiotic therapy with Furamag, it is necessary to remember the following special instructions, which are enshrined in the instructions for use of this medication:

• to reduce the likelihood of side effects, the capsules of the drug should be taken with plenty of water (this approach will also reduce the functional load on the kidneys, accelerate the process of excretion of metabolites furazidine);
• the toxic properties of the antibiotic Furamag are most often manifested in patients with functional impairments in the functioning of the kidneys;
• after the appearance of even minor side effects, it is necessary to stop further drug therapy Furamag (otherwise, it is possible to increase negative symptoms, as well as the development of extensive allergic reactions);
• at all stages of therapy with the antimicrobial agent Furamag, it is recommended to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages, since ethyl alcohol increases the likelihood of side effects.

The constituents of this antibiotic do not have a pronounced effect on the central nervous system. During treatment with Furamag, it is allowed to drive vehicles, mechanisms, installations, complex technological equipment, as well as perform work with increased danger.

Drug interactions

This antibiotic is not recommended for concomitant use with drugs based on sulfonamide, ristomycin, and chloramphenicol. Otherwise, it is possible to suppress the processes of hematopoiesis with the further development of hematological disorders. Furamag should not be included in combination therapy with medications that increase the level of urine acidity. For example, Calcium chloride or Ascorbic acid.

Analogs

Russian pharmaceutical companies produce cheaper antibacterial agents based on furazidine, which are analogs of the imported drug Furamag.

Furagin-Aktifur

Furagin-Aktifur is a potent medicine produced by the domestic company JSC FP Obolenskoye. This drug contains the active ingredient furazidine at a concentration of 50 mg. Furagin-Aktifur is produced in the form of yellow gelatin capsules filled with a powder with a rich orange tint. This tool is considered a complex action uroantiseptic. For adults, the dosage regimen for Furagin-Aktifur provides for taking 1-2 capsules 3 times a day. Children's dosage is 2 times less. The duration of the therapeutic course is 1-2 weeks.

The drug Furagin-Aktifur has the following contraindications for therapeutic use:

• chronic renal failure;
• the state of pregnancy;
• individual intolerance to antibacterial agents that are derivatives of nitrofuran;
• period of breastfeeding;
• the age of the child is under 3 years old.

Side effects and symptoms of an overdose of this medication are manifested by headache attacks, dysfunctional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, local allergic reactions. The average cost of the antibiotic Furagin-Aktifur is from 265 to 477 rubles. for 30 capsules with a dosage of 50 mg.

Furagin-LekT

Furagin-LekT is an analogue drug, which is produced by OJSC Tyumenskiy Khimfarm Plant. The composition of this medication contains the chemical substance furazidine at a concentration of 50 mg in 1 tablet. Furagin-LekT is prescribed for adults and children for the complex treatment of bacterial infections of the genitourinary system, antimicrobial therapy for skin burns. On the basis of these tablets, antiseptic solutions can be prepared for rinsing the throat and mouth. Children take the drug Furagin-LekT 1 tablet 3 times a day. For adults, this dosage is doubled.

This remedy is contraindicated for use in the following cases:

• severe kidney and liver disease;
• an allergic reaction to antibiotics from the nitrofuran group;
• the state of pregnancy;
• breastfeeding the baby;
• children under 3 years of age.

During treatment with the drug Furagin-LekT, it is impossible to use medicinal syrups based on ethyl alcohol, as the risk of side effects increases. The average cost of this medication is from 94 rubles. for 30 tablets with a dosage of 50 mg.

Furagin-SZ

Furagin-SZ is an antimicrobial drug that comes in the form of tablets with a greenish-yellow tint. This medication is produced by the pharmaceutical company Severnaya Zvezda CJSC. The active component of the antimicrobial agent Furagin-SZ is furazidine at a concentration of 50 mg. This drug is prescribed for adults and children who have been diagnosed with bacterial diseases of the genitourinary system, as well as infectious skin lesions. With solutions that are prepared from Furagin-SZ tablets, rinse the throat and mouth.

Patients of the adult age group take the drug Furagin-SZ at a dosage of 50-100 mg of the main substance 3 times a day. Children over the age of 3 years should drink 25-50 mg of the active ingredient 3 times a day. The optimal duration of the course of treatment is 7 to 10 days. Patients who are prescribed instrumental diagnostics of the urogenital tract take 1 tablet of this medication for 30 minutes. before the start of the survey.

The antibiotic Furagin-SZ has the following contraindications:

• severe renal failure;
• the state of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• individual sensitivity of the body to drugs that contain nitrofuran derivatives;
• the patient's age is under 3 years old.

This medication can cause side effects in the form of various kinds of allergic reactions. The average cost of the antibacterial agent Furagin-SZ is from 117 to 267 rubles. for 30 tablets with a dosage of 50 mg.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

To purchase this medication, you will need a prescription from your doctor. The general shelf life of Furamag is 3 years. The expired antibiotic must be disposed of. Storage of the antimicrobial agent Furamag is carried out in a cool room at an air temperature not higher than +25 degrees. Capsules should be kept in the original packaging of the manufacturer, away from direct sunlight.

Price

The average cost of the antibacterial agent Furamag in retail pharmacy chains is from 586 rubles. for 30 capsules with a dosage of 25 mg. The price of this drug with an active substance concentration of 50 mg in the range from 671 to 778 rubles. for 30 capsules.

Furamag is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that has a bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect.

This medication shows therapeutic efficacy in the destruction of the cellular structure of pathogenic microorganisms in the form of strains of Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcal infection, shigillosis pathogens, salmonellosis. Furamag is used to treat children and adults with bacterial diseases of the genitourinary system. In terms of price, it is more profitable to buy this product in a dosage of 50 mg. The duration of therapy with this antibiotic should not exceed a maximum period of 10 days.

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