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