Furatop Tablet
Salt Composition
Metronidazole (200mg) + Dicyclomine (20mg) + Loperamide (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Furatop Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. It kills diarrhea-causing bacteria and manages symptoms such as stomach pain, cramps, and loose stools.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Furatop Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Furatop Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Headache Dryness in mouth Metallic taste Constipation Blurred vision Weakness Nervousness
Alcohol Warning
Do not drink alcohol while taking and till 4 days after taking this medication. This is because drinking alcohol with Furatop Tablet is likely to make you feel very sick (nauseated) and cause other unpleasant effects such as hot flushes, headaches, and palpitations (fast heartbeat).
Pregnancy Warning
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How it works
Furatop Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Metronidazole, Dicyclomine, and Loperamide which treat diarrhea. Metronidazole is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria and other diarrhea-causing microorganisms. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic which relaxes the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). By doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Loperamide is an opioid agonist which works by decreasing contraction of the intestines making the stools more solid and less frequent.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Furatop Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids especially ORS (oral rehydration solution) to help keep you hydrated. Do not drink alcohol while taking and till 4 days after taking this medication. Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours.
