Diarrhea

In Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

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. Furamen-L Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Furamen-L Tablet is used in the treatment of diarrhea. It should not be used in patients with dysentery (diarrhea with blood).Furamen-L Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are headache nausea and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance so drink plenty of fluids to help keep yourself hydrated. It is important to avoid this medicine if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.

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. Furamen-L Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Furamen-L Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Furamen-L Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Furamen-L Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Furamen-L Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Furamen-L Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Furamen-L Tablet is recommended.However inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Furamen-L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Furamen-L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Phenylpiperidine Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Opioid Agonist- Antidiarrheal

Diarrhea

Constipation | Nausea | Headache | Stomach pain

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. Is Furamen-L Tablet safe?::: Furamen-L Tablet is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects consult your doctor.| Q. What is Furamen-L Tablet used for?::: Furamen-L Tablet is used for treating short-term or long-term diarrhea with or without any associated disease.| Q. Can Furamen-L Tablet be used for IBS?::: Furamen-L Tablet may be used in few cases of IBS but please consult your doctor before its use.| Q. Can I take Furamen-L Tablet with antibiotics paracetamol ibuprofen omeprazole ciprofloxacin desmopressin ritonavir quinidine or cotrimoxazole?::: Furamen-L Tablet may be taken simultaneously with antibiotics paracetamol ibuprofen omiprazole or ciprofloxacin. Furamen-L Tablet might interact with desmopressin ritonavir quinidine or cotrimoxazole. Please consult your doctor before use| Q. Does Furamen-L Tablet help in opiate withdrawal?::: Furamen-L Tablet is used in higher doses as a part of opiate withdrawal process. However do consult your doctor regarding the same.| Q. Is Furamen-L Tablet addictive?::: No Furamen-L Tablet is a safe and non-addictive anti-diarrheal drug.| Q. Can Furamen-L Tablet be used for stomach cramps nausea stomach flu rota virus diarrhea and gas?::: Furamen-L Tablet may benefit few cases of stomach cramps or nausea associated with diarrhea. It is sometimes used for stomach flu rota virus diarrhea. It is not used for gas. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug.| Q. Can I take Furamen-L Tablet with cimetidine?::: Cimetidine can decrease the metabolism of Furamen-L Tablet increase its blood levels and hence increase its effects and side effects. Your dose of Furamen-L Tablet may needs to be decreased. Consult your doctor prior to taking both the drugs together.