• Vomiting
• Headache
• Stomach pain

• Q. Q. My child is having a genetic deficiency of the G6PD enzyme. Is it safe to give Furoxone Suspension??
  Ans: It is advised that you get your child’s G6PD deficiency evaluated before starting the course of treatment. Avoid giving Furoxone Suspension as deficiency of G6PD enzymes can lead to breaking of blood cells resulting in severe anemia.
• Q. Q. Can Furoxone Suspension be given along with cough and cold medicines??
  Ans: No, do not give this medicine with cough and cold medicines. This is because some ingredients present in Furoxone Suspension can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can lead to disulfiram reaction, causing nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.
• Q. Q. What if I give excess Furoxone Suspension by mistake??
  Ans: Although an extra dose of Furoxone Suspension will not have any side effects, you must always be vigilant. If you think you have given too much Furoxone Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose of Furoxone Suspension can increase the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
• Q. Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Furoxone Suspension for the prescribed duration??
  Ans: Ineffective treatment with Furoxone Suspension could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microbes. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic, having a more specific action.
• Q. Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Furoxone Suspension??
  Ans: Furoxone Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Furoxone Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
• Q. Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Furoxone Suspension??
  Ans: Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
• Q. Q. What food items should my child avoid while taking Furoxone Suspension??
  Ans: Furoxone Suspension interacts with food items that contain tyramine in it and result in high blood pressure and body temperature. These food items may include cheese, red meat, fava or broad bean pods, soy sauce, and other soybean condiments. This type of interaction is known as ‘cheese reaction’ or ‘cheese crises’. You must follow special dietary restrictions for your child to limit the amount of tyramine in your child’s diet while he is taking Furoxone Suspension.

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