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.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Stomach pain

• Q. Q. Is Furamen-L Tablet safe??
  Ans: Furamen-L Tablet is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
• Q. Q. What is Furamen-L Tablet used for??
  Ans: Furamen-L Tablet is used for treating short-term or long-term diarrhea, with or without any associated disease.
• Q. Q. Can Furamen-L Tablet be used for IBS??
  Ans: Furamen-L Tablet may be used in few cases of IBS but please consult your doctor before its use.
• Q. Q. Can I take Furamen-L Tablet with antibiotics, paracetamol, ibuprofen, omeprazole, ciprofloxacin, desmopressin, ritonavir, quinidine or cotrimoxazole??
  Ans: 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. Q. Does Furamen-L Tablet help in opiate withdrawal??
  Ans: Furamen-L Tablet is used in higher doses as a part of opiate withdrawal process. However, do consult your doctor regarding the same.
• Q. Q. Is Furamen-L Tablet addictive??
  Ans: No, Furamen-L Tablet is a safe and non-addictive anti-diarrheal drug.
• Q. Q. Can Furamen-L Tablet be used for stomach cramps, nausea, stomach flu, rota virus diarrhea and gas??
  Ans: 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. Q. Can I take Furamen-L Tablet with cimetidine??
  Ans: 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.

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