FUROLIN TABLET 100MG (NITROFURANTOIN)

Manufacturer

• Furolin 100 mg is produced by Asis Pharmaceuticals (Asis Pharm) in Pakistan, as listed on Chemist Direct.pk’s product info 

Primary Uses and Mechanism

• Contains nitrofurantoin, a urinary antiseptic antibiotic used to treat and prevent uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) like cystitis 

• Works primarily in the bladder and urinary tract by inhibiting bacterial enzymes and protein/DNA synthesis, leading to bacterial death—highly effective especially against E. coli and other common UTI pathogens

Dosage & Administration

• Available as 100 mg tablets.

• Treatment regimen: For adults, typically 100 mg twice daily for 5–7 days, or 50 mg four times daily, taken with food to boost absorption and minimize stomach upset 

• UTI prophylaxis: Often 50–100 mg at bedtime, under physician guidance 

• TAblets should be swallowed whole with water and taken with or after meals . It’s important to complete the full course, even if symptoms resolve earlier 

 Benefits

• High efficacy in uncomplicated UTIs; cure rates of 79–92% 

• Concentrates in urine, minimizing impact on gut flora First-line therapy for uncomplicated cystitis per guidelines 

Side Effects

Common (usually mild):

• Gastrointestinal upset: nausea, gas, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain.

• Headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, drowsiness

• Dark yellow to brown urine—harmless and expected