Furil Tablet
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Introduction To Furil Tablet
Furil Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves from allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.
Furil Tablet can be taken with or without food. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose. You should take the medicine regularly while you do need it and try not to miss doses as it will become less effective.
Using this medicine may cause insomnia, restlessness, and sleepiness in some people. If you experience any of such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses of Furil Tablet
- Common cold
Benefits of Furil Tablet
Common cold
Furil Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of
common cold, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and
congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to
cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that
lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.
Furil Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Side effects of Furil Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Flewtos
- Allergic reaction
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Restlessness
- Sleepiness
How to use Furil Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Furil Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Furil Tablet works
Furil Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, caffeine and chlorpheniramine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine increases the effectiveness of paracetamol. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
Quick tips
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Furil Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
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Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
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Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
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Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
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Along with taking Furil Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
- Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Furil Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Furil 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.
BreastfeedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Furil Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Furil Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Larger doses or prolonged use of Furil Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
AlcoholUNSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Furil Tablet safe?
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Furil Tablet.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Furil Tablet?
Furil Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Furil Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
Furil Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Furil Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Furil Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Furil Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
Furil Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Furil Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Furil Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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