Furagin for children. Reviews, instructions for use

Furagin is an antimicrobial drug, which is often used to treat children. The tool helps to stop the progression of the inflammatory process in the organs of the urinary system, has a wide range of antimicrobial activity.

Reviews about the effect of the medication on the body of minors and adult patients are varied, depending on the correctness and duration of treatment.

Forms of release and composition of Furagin for children

The drug is sold in oral tablet form for oral administration, packaged in plastic blisters of 10 pieces. The size of the tablets and the color may vary depending on the manufacturer, as the medicine is produced by different pharmaceutical companies. In most cases, antimicrobial tablets are small, yellow, and round.

In a small box made of thick cardboard, there are usually 30 tablets and a description that indicates the nuances of therapy for different patients, taking into account their age.

But there are also packages containing only 10 tablets. This allows you to purchase the most suitable packaging. The composition of the product contains the active component furazidin, which has a basic and rather pronounced therapeutic effect.

Among the auxiliary ingredients, the following substances can be distinguished:

• Talc.
• Starch.
• Povidone.
• Lactose.
• Magnesium stearate.
• Croscarmellose sodium.

The amount of active ingredient is 50 mg per tablet. Auxiliary synthetic substances do not have therapeutic properties.

Pharmacological properties

Furagin for children (reviews of the medication are mostly positive) contains an antibacterial component in the composition. The drug has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties. It acts locally without having a negative systemic effect on the body.

The activity of the drug is noted against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, which most often affect the organs of the urinary system. The tool also prevents the development of complications against the background of the spread of the inflammatory process to healthy tissues.

As a result of the gradual cleansing of tissues from microbes and their waste products, an improvement in the condition is noted, as well as a decrease in body temperature.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The medicine works quickly after ingestion. The active substance belongs to the components of the nitrofuran series, which explains the wide spectrum of action and effectiveness in the treatment of pathologies provoked by gram-positive, gram-negative microorganisms.

The main ingredient disrupts metabolic processes in pathogenic cells, which leads to their death and tissue cleansing. A feature of the drug is considered to be high efficiency, even with the appointment of the minimum effective dosage for each patient.

The medicine has other properties:

• Helps to eliminate edema that occurs when tissue is damaged by microorganisms. This significantly eases the condition and helps to relieve pain that occurs during the inflammatory process.
• Improves tissue nutrition by eliminating edema against the background of the inflammatory process.
• It has disinfecting properties, especially in the affected area, that is, in the kidneys, urethra and bladder.
• Reduces the risk of complications during surgery on the organs of the urinary system.

The drug acts mainly locally in the field of rapid absorption in the small intestine. The main amount of the active component is concentrated in the urinary tract, kidneys, which provides a pronounced effect in identifying pathologies of these organs.

The drug does not accumulate in other tissues, is rapidly processed in the liver and is evacuated mainly by the kidneys. In the presence of a chronic disease of the urinary system of non-inflammatory origin, there is a deterioration in the excretion of decay products of the active component.

Indications for use

Furagin is often used to treat children, if parent reviews are studied.

The main indications for prescribing a medication:

• Infectious pathologies of the kidneys and urinary tract, occurring in acute and chronic form.
• Pyelonephritis, accompanied by other disorders of the urinary system.
• Urethritis and cystitis at different stages.
• Pain during urination against the background of the absence of infectious diseases of the urinary system.

For adults, the remedy is also prescribed for prostatitis, advanced pathologies of bacterial origin.

Contraindications

The drug is not prescribed to patients who suffer from a severe form of intolerance to the active or auxiliary components of the composition.

Among the contraindications, the following conditions can be distinguished:

• Severe hepatic failure, accompanied by disruption of the organ and gallbladder.
• Acute diseases of the digestive system. When the tissues of the inner walls of the stomach, small and large intestine are damaged, internal bleeding often develops, in which tablets cannot be taken.
• Intestinal infections in the acute stage. The medicine can often provoke a variety of mild and severe complications.
• Diffuse inflammatory or other diseases of peripheral nerve endings, accompanied by severe symptoms in the form of pain.
• Exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.
• Acute pathological conditions of the intestine.

For adults, the drug is not prescribed for severe heart failure, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

At what age can the drug be used?

Furagin for children (reviews of the tool allow us to study its effect before starting therapy) is prescribed after reaching the age of 3 years. At an earlier age, the drug is not used. Only in some cases is it used under strict indications and under medical supervision.

Instructions for use, dosage for children from 3 years old

The drug is taken only orally in a dosage prescribed by a specialist. For children, the daily rate is determined depending on the age and weight of the patient.

The duration of therapy also matters in determining the dosage:

• When conducting a short therapeutic course, the daily dosage for patients is 5 mg per 1 kg of body weight. This means that 1 tablet with a dosage of 50 mg per 10 kg of body weight. The daily dosage is divided into 2-3 doses during the day. At the same time, it should be carried out with a meal, drinking a sufficient amount of liquid. The course lasts no more than 8 days. Usually this time is enough to obtain a pronounced therapeutic result.
• If a long course is required, the daily dosage is determined at the rate of 1 mg per 1 kg of body weight. The duration of treatment can be 14 days. After a break of 2-3 weeks, therapy can be repeated if indicated. Sometimes a more pronounced effect is required, the daily dose rises to 2 mg per 1 kg of body weight.

With a short course of treatment, it is possible to increase the daily dose to 7 mg per 1 kg of body weight. In each case, the dose is determined individually after the examination and identification of the degree of neglect of the condition. It is forbidden to exceed the dosage or prolong the course without consulting a doctor.

Pills to children 7 children should be carried out strictly under the supervision of an adult, in order to avoid complications as a result of misuse or getting pills into the airways.

Patients older than 12 years to take medication at a dose that is prescribed to adults, that is, the daily rate medicament is 2-4 tablets depending on the stage and the pathological degree of neglect states. Duration of the course is also determined by taking into account the patient's condition.

Side effects

Despite the lack of systemic effect tablets constituting the body, the drug may induce mild or acute complications of the internal organs and systems. They arise not only in violation of instructions, but also in compliance with all regulations.

Organs and systems	Common adverse reactions
Nervous system	Disorders of the nervous system typically occur when the reception means. Children may develop headache, dizziness, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. Some note a decrease of mental capacity and physical activity. Usually children under 10 years are easier to tolerate frustration and recover faster. Teens can observe impaired memory and concentration.
Respiratory system	From respiratory system disorders occur less frequently. They may be accompanied by a sense of lack of air, shortness of breath with exercise, and emotional stress. In children with chronic diseases of the respiratory symptoms are more pronounced and can provoke an aggravation of the underlying pathology.
Digestive tract	On the part of the digestive system, disorders can manifest itself in the form of nausea, rather pronounced heartburn, and disturbances in the process of digesting food. Many children suffer from frequent loose stools and repeated vomiting during the first 24 hours. Pains appear in the intestinal area, as well as spasms, aggravating the condition and provoking complications. Frequent vomiting and loose stools lead to the loss of a large amount of fluid, which can lead to dehydration.
Urinary organs	From the side of the urinary system, disorders are rare. They can manifest as increased urination.
Mucous membranes and skin	Allergy to the medication manifests itself with classic symptoms in the form of rash, itching and skin irritation, as well as the spread of the reaction to the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, eyes, and oral cavity. The condition is aggravated with the rapid addition of symptoms of acute urticaria or angioedema.

Among the atypical negative reactions, one can distinguish chills, an increase in body temperature, and deterioration of vision. Some people report drowsiness, which is accompanied by sleep disturbance. The patient constantly feels tired, but this does not lead to sound sleep at night.

If complications arise, it is worth refusing to use the product, especially in the case when the patient is being treated at home.

Overdose

Furagin for children (reviews of parents and children may be negative if the medicine is not suitable for the child), if the instructions are followed, does not provoke an overdose. But with prolonged use in higher doses, it can lead to the development of disorders from the central nervous system. Changes in mood, increased irritability and even psychosis are noted.

Angioedema and pulmonary edema is considered the most dangerous complication when using the drug. It can provoke death in the absence of timely treatment.

Overdose may be accompanied by:

• disorders of the liver;
• dysfunction of the kidneys;
• a significant deterioration in the general condition of the patient.

If signs of an overdose appear, you should immediately stop taking the pills. The child should receive help only in a hospital. It always includes gastric lavage, as well as the appointment of medicines from the group of antihistamines, enterosorbents. A prerequisite is the prescription of drugs in the form of solutions to restore water balance and prevent dehydration.

In the absence of the effect of the drugs used, hemodialysis is prescribed, which helps to remove the decay products of the drug components from the body.

special instructions

When taking tablets, it is worth giving up alkaline water, since it leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of the drug as a result of a violation of the absorption of components in the digestive tract. During treatment, it is worth consuming more protein foods, which helps prevent disorders of the digestive tract and kidneys.

During the period of therapy, it is worthwhile to closely monitor the child's diuresis, to note its decrease or increase. This will avoid complications and note the negative effect of the drug at an early stage.

The drug often leads to a deterioration in appetite, which is not considered a reason to refuse treatment. Usually the condition returns to normal after 2-3 days. With the addition of other symptoms from the digestive tract, treatment is canceled.

Drug interactions

Preparations based on nalidixic acid can weaken the effectiveness of the tablets, so they are not prescribed during treatment. Drugs that increase the level of uric acid are not used during the period of Furagin therapy.

Do not prescribe tablets at the same time as medicines that contain the same active ingredient. This can provoke an overdose and other complications. If it is necessary to combine the medication with other means, prior consultation with a doctor is required.

Analogs

Lack of medication in pharmacies may require the use of other medications with similar therapeutic properties.

The most effective analogues:

• Furadonin contains another component in the composition, but has the same therapeutic properties. The drug is available in tablet form, it is prescribed for adults and children over 1 month old with the aim of improving condition and prevention of complications in the diagnosis of inflammatory pathologies of the urinary systems. The drug is highly effective, used in short and long courses, depending on the state of neglect.
• Furamag assigned to adults and children over 3 years old, contains a similar main active ingredient in the composition. The drug is considered quite effective, available in the form of tablets and capsules for oral administration. The medication is prescribed for pathologies of the kidneys, urethra and bladder in the acute stage. It has a gentle effect on the body, does not provoke complications if the recommendations are followed.
• Furasol It is also available in the form of a powder for obtaining a solution for topical use, it is prescribed for adults and children from 4 years old, contains the same substance, which has rather pronounced medicinal properties. The drug can be used for the course therapy of infected wounds, as well as pathologies of the urinary tract. Treatment is usually carried out in a hospital setting, which prevents the development of various complications.

When treating children, analogues are selected only at a doctor's appointment, which prevents complications. Adults are also not recommended to select a substitute on their own in the absence of an original product in pharmacies.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug is sold in different pharmacies and regions only upon the preliminary presentation of a prescription from a doctor. Its storage involves preventing direct sunlight and moisture.

The maximum storage time is 5 years. Application after the expiration date is strictly prohibited. Before you start taking it, you should study the information on the package.

Price

The cost of a tablet dosage form is on average 200 rubles. and may differ in different pharmacies, regions.

Furagin is considered one of the most effective and safe medicines for the treatment of pathologies of the urinary system in children and adults. Reviews about the action of the drug are mostly positive, but if the instructions attached to the tablets are violated, the drug can provoke various acute and subacute complications.

A preliminary examination helps to avoid negative symptoms and manifestations during therapy.

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