Nifuroxazide

Dosage;

Adults: Oral: 200 mg 4 times/day in the treatment of colitis and diarrhoea

Nifuroxazide Brands
Brand Name Manufacturer Name Distributor Drug Strength Packaging Formulation Formulation Strength Price
Ercefuryl Sanofi Aventis Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 200mg 14 Capsule per capsule KES 294.00
Ercefuryl Sanofi Aventis Laborex Kenya Eurapharma Ltd 200mg 28 Capsule per capsule KES 625.00

Nifuroxazide more info
Mode Of Action

Nitrofurans interfere with cell metabolism and cell wall synthesis by inhibiting several enzyme systems including acetyl coenzyme A.

Drug Indication Acute diarrhoea presumed to be of bacterial origin.
Precautions Congenital deficiency in sucrase; ensure adequate; hydration; children; discontinue in case of lack of improvement after 3 days; avoid in invasive infections.
Contra-Indications Allergy to nitrofuran derivatives, pre-mature and newborn infants.
Side Effects Allergic reactions.
Dosage 800mg daily in divided doses in the treatment of colitis and diarrhoea.
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS
Drug Sub-Category Other Antibiotics