Anaerid-F Oral Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects, Dosage
What is anaerid-f oral suspension used for?
Anaerid-F Oral Suspension is a combination medicine containing Furazolidone (30mg) and Metronidazole (100mg) used to treat diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections. Furazolidone works by inhibiting bacterial enzymes, while Metronidazole kills anaerobic bacteria and parasites. It is taken twice daily with food for 5-7 days. Common side effects include nausea, metallic taste, and headache. Avoid alcohol during treatment.
- Generic Name: Furazolidone + Metronidazole
- Manufacturer: Mount Mettur Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ anaerid-f oral suspension Uses & Benefits
Diarrhea, dysentery, giardiasis, amebiasis, bacterial enteritis
Off-label uses: Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination), Tropical sprue
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Furazolidone + Metronidazole |
| Brand Name | Aristogyl-F Oral Suspension |
| Manufacturer | Mount Mettur Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antibacterial, Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store below 30ยฐC, protect from light, do not freeze |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Furazolidone: inhibits bacterial monoamine oxidase and disrupts bacterial DNA synthesis; Metronidazole: undergoes reduction by bacterial nitroreductases, forming toxic metabolites that damage DNA
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take anaerid-f oral suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of anaerid-f oral suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Metallic taste
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Seizures
- Leukopenia
- Hepatitis
- Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pancreatitis
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Carcinogenicity (animal studies)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Major | Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, flushing) |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased anticoagulant effect and bleeding risk |
| Disulfiram | Major | Psychotic reactions and confusion |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Increased phenytoin levels and toxicity |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased metronidazole levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Disulfiram
- Warfarin
- Alcohol
- MAOIs
- Linezolid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Phenytoin
- Lithium
- Cyclosporine
- Fluorouracil
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid tyramine-rich foods (aged cheese, cured meats) due to MAOI effect of furazolidone
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, headache) with metronidazole; avoid alcohol during and 48 hours after therapy
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles or furazolidone; concurrent use of alcohol or disulfiram; MAOI therapy within 14 days; pregnancy (first trimester) unless essential
๐ Monitoring Parameters
CBC, liver function tests, neurological symptoms (peripheral neuropathy)
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Metronidazole excreted in breast milk; avoid breastfeeding during therapy and for 24 hours after las
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, symptomatic and supportive treatment; no specific antidote
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose
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โญ User Reviews
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