Genitourinary infections
Adult: 200-400 mg tid.
Vaginal
Vaginal infections
Adult: As pessary and/or ointment: Use at night for 10 days.
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Genitourinary infections Adult: 200-400 mg tid. Vaginal Vaginal infections Adult: As pessary and/or ointment: Use at night for 10 days.
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Contraindications
Renal impairment; neuropathies; G6PD deficiency; hypersensitivity.
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Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances; peripheral neuropathy; thrombocytopenic purpura; haemolytic anaemia in patients with G6PD deficiency; hypersensitivity reactions; contact dermatitis; hepatotoxicity; blood dyscrasias; pulmonary reactions.
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Drug Interactions
Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol.
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Action
Description: Nifuratel is a broad spectrum antimicrobial similar to nitrofurantoin. It is also active against Trichomonas vaginalis (protozoan) and has some antifungal activity against Candida albicans.
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MIMS Class
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