Ingredient

Nifuroxazide

Nifuroxazide is an antimicrobial agent used to treat intestinal infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M200244

What does it do?

Nifuroxazide is an antimicrobial ingredient primarily used to treat intestinal bacterial infections. This ingredient helps alleviate symptoms of infectious diarrhea or enteritis in the digestive tract.

Nifuroxazide reduces infections by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria present in the intestines. This helps alleviate inflammation of the intestinal mucosa and symptoms of diarrhea.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Nifuroxazide primarily acts in the intestines and has low systemic absorption, resulting in relatively fewer side effects. Unlike other antibiotics, it is mainly specialized for infections of the digestive tract.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.