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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Furex
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Furex uses
Furex information
Furex is an antibacterial cream or solution that acts by destroying bacteria and preventing their growth at the site of skin burns that have developed bacterial infections, or in the case of skin grafts that have become infected. This medicine may also be used as a prophylactic agent, in order to prevent such infections from occurring.
Furex indications
Your examining health care professional may prescribe Furex if you are suffering from infected skin burns or in the case of infections at the site of skin grafts. Furex may also be prescribed to prevent such infections, if you have recently undergone skin grafting operations or if you have suffered burns. There may be other situations in which this medicine may be prescribed, that are not listed here. If you would like to obtain further information regarding why you have been prescribed a treatment with this medicine, it is advised that you consult your prescribing health care professional.
Furex warnings
It is recommended that you use Furex exactly as prescribed, and that you do not exceed the recommended dosage for each application. You should check with your personal health care professional if your general health condition and medical history allow you to start a treatment with this drug, as some medical conditions may prevent you from undergoing Furex therapy. In the case of pregnant women or nursing mothers, special care must be taken as it is not known whether this medicine is safe to use in such situations, and the prescribing health care professional must weigh the benefits that may be obtained from the therapy against the possible risks.
Furex intake guidelines
It is highly advised that you closely follow the Furex administration guidelines that your prescribing health care professional has provided you. Before applying the medicine, the affected area must be washed and completely dried. Using a small dose of the medicine, gently massage it into the affected area and the surrounding skin until it forms a thin layer evenly distributed over the area. After applying the medicine, thoroughly wash your hands. You should store this medicine away from the reach of children, in a cupboard or drawer at room temperature, safely away from sunlight and from any heat source.
Furex dosage
You should always use the Furex dosage that has been recommended by your prescribing health care professional. The dosage may vary from one case to another, depending on the particularities of the case, so it is advised that you never use the medication dosage that has been prescribed to a different patient. If no dosage is provided, you should use a small quantity of the medicine, just enough to ensure that the affected area is completely covered with a thin layer of medicine. If you would like to obtain more information on the Furex recommended dosage, it is advised to ask a pharmacist, a doctor or a nurse.
Furex overdose
It is highly advised that you never exceed the medication dosage that your personal health care professional has prescribed you. If you have reasons to believe that you are affected by an overdose with Furex, you should immediately contact your personal health care provider or go to the nearest hospital in order to seek emergency medical attention. At this time, it is not known what the exact symptoms of an overdose with this drug are.
It is highly advised that you avoid ingesting any quantity of Furex. As such, you should always wash your hands thoroughly after every application of the medicine.
Furex missed dose
Patients undergoing treatment with Furex are advised to apply the medication at around the same time every day, in order to avoid missing any medication applications. However, if you do miss a dose, it is advised to apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for another Furex application, you should completely skip the missed dose and carry on with your regular application schedule. You should never attempt to double a dose in order to make up for a missed dose unless your examining health care professional specifically instructs you to do so.
Furex side effects
As with all medication, in some cases Furex may cause some side effects. Typically, the side effects are mild and will pass within a few days as soon as the organism becomes adjusted to the medication. However, if for any reason the symptoms worsen or persist, you should contact your personal health care provider in order to further investigate the situation and decide upon a course of action to be taken.
In some cases, allergic reactions to Furex or any of its ingredients may appear. If you experience any symptoms such as rashes, redness or itching in the affected area, you should immediately contact your personal physician. In such cases therapy with this drug may need to be ceased.
Other Furex side effects may appear as well. If you experience any unwanted and / or unpleasant symptoms, you should immediately consult with your health care provider.
Furex drug reactions
At this time, there are no known drug reactions between Furex and other medications. However, before starting therapy with this medication, you should consult with your prescribing health care professional and inform him or her about any other drugs and medications that you are currently taking, as well as of any nutritive supplements, minerals and vitamins you are taking. Also, you should tell the doctor if you frequently consume alcoholic or caffeinated drinks, if you smoke or use illegal drugs as these may interact with this medication and affect your Furex therapy.
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References
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Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Furex?Depending on the reaction of the Furex after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Furex not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Furex addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Furex, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Furex consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Furex useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetFour visitors reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Furex is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 3 | 75.0% | |
| Not expensive | 1 | 25.0% | |
Two visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Furex drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Furex is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Twice in a day | 1 | 50.0% | |
Three visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Furex drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 101-200mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-200mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 501mg-1g | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Furex drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 5 days to notice the result from using Furex drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Furex need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Furex drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty stomach | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 33.3% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology