Enterpol Capsule (Nifuroxazide)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

Acute bacterial diarrhea is a sudden onset of diarrhea symptoms caused by bacteria. This medication is used to relieve the symptoms of such acute bacterial diarrhea and to treat intestinal bacterial infections.

Dosage

Diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, hives, angioedema, allergic reactions

Precautions

If severe and persistent diarrhea or vomiting occurs, or if there is food refusal, intravenous rehydration therapy should be considered. People who are hypersensitive to this drug should not take it, and it should not be used by children or adolescents under the age of 18. It is advisable that women who are pregnant or are capable of becoming pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, do not take this medication. While taking this medicine, it is best to avoid raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy foods, frozen foods, and beverages when experiencing diarrhea symptoms, and to consume cooked foods such as meat or rice. If skin rash, hives, angioedema, or severe allergic reactions occur, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. If diarrhea persists for more than 2 days, treatment methods should be reconsidered and oral or intravenous rehydration should be provided if necessary. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy due to insufficient information on safety and potential genotoxicity, and should not be used by women who do not practice effective contraception. It is unclear whether this drug and its metabolites are secreted in breast milk, so its use is not recommended during breastfeeding. Diarrhea can lead to loss of electrolytes and fluids, so it is important to drink sufficient fluids containing sugar and salt to rehydrate.

Side effects

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Interactions

Severe allergic reactions such as hives, angioedema, anaphylactic shock

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