Naftidrofuryl

Chemical formula: C₂₄H₃₃NO₃  Molecular mass: 383.524 g/mol 

Pregnancy

In the absence of any relevant clinical data, the use of naftidrofuryl is not advisable during pregnancy.

Nursing mothers

In the absence of specific data concerning the excretion of the drug in human milk, naftidrofuryl should not be used by breast-feeding women.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

As naftidrofuryl can cause dizziness patient should make sure they are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

Adverse reactions


According to information collected during clinical trials and spontaneous reports since marketing authorisation, the following undesirable effects may occur under treatment with Naftidrofuryl.

The following definitions apply to the frequency terminology used hereafter: very common ≥1/10, common ≥1/100, <1/10, uncommon ≥1/1,000, <1/100, rare ≥1/10,000, <1/1,000, very rare <1/10,000, frequency not known: cannot be estimated from the available data.

Gastro-intestinal disorders

Uncommon: Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain.

Frequency not known: In some patients who took the medicinal product without liquid before going to bed, the capsule being stuck in the throat led to local oesophagitis.

Renal and urinary disorders

Very rare: Calcium oxalate kidney stones.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Uncommon: Skin rash.

Hepatobiliary disorders

Rare: Liver damage.

Frequency not known: Hepatitis and hepatic failure.

Central Nervous System

Frequency not known: Dizziness, headache, agitation and sleep disorders.

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