Nifurtimox: how to take it safely
Lampit
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats Chagas disease (infection from the kissing bug).
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water, with food.
- Take it for the full course.
When to take it
Take it 3 times a day, with meals.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Alcohol.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Stopping early.
Possible side effects
Nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, headache, trouble sleeping.
Get help if
Severe stomach pain, numbness or tingling, severe mood changes or seizures: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.