Description
Latin name
Ercefuryl
Release form
Capsules.
packaging 14 pcs
Pharmacological action
Ersefuril – intestinal antiseptic, antidiarrheal drug.
Like other nitrofurans, it blocks some redox enzyme reactions in microorganism cells.
When used in therapeutic doses, it has a bacteriostatic effect, in high doses it has a bactericidal effect. It is active against gram-positive (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Clostridium) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Klebsiela, Enterobacter, Vibrio cholerae, etc.) microorganisms. He affects saprophytic flora (does not cause dysbiosis). The drug does not develop resistance of bacterial strains.
Indications
Acute bacterial diarrhea.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity (including to other nitrofuran derivatives) children under 6 years of age.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Use of the drug during pregnancy is possible only if the intended benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
Can be given to nursing women.
Composition
1 capsule contains nifuroxazide 200 mg
excipients: sucrose 72 mg, magnesium stearate 1.8 mg, corn starch 88 mg
capsule shell composition: gelatin, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, water.
Dosage and administration
Inside, adults – 1 capsule 4 times a day (800 mg). Children over 6 years of age 200 mg 3 times a day (600 mg). The duration of treatment is no more than 7 days.
Side effects
Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, urticaria, Quincke’s edema, or anaphylactic shock are extremely rare.
Drug Interaction
Ethanol intake may cause hypersensitivity symptoms. It is not recommended to take the drug in combination with drugs leading to reactions such as withdrawal syndrome or antidepressants.
Storage conditions
Store below 30 ° C in a dry place.
Shelf life
5 years.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Without a prescription
Dosage
capsule form
Possible product names
ERSEFURIL 0.2 N14 CAPSE
Ersefuril 200mg Caps. X14
Ersefuril 200mg No. 14 caps
ERSEFURIL 200MG. No. 14 CAPS.
Ersefuril Caps 200mg N14
Sanofi-Aventis, France
