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Is Nifuroxazide, Also Known As Antinal, A Penicillin Derivative?

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Posted on Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Question: Is nifuroxazide a penicillin derivative?
(Nifuoxazide is also known as Antinal)
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Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (25 minutes later)
Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Nifuoxazide is a broad spectrum antibiotic belonging to the group nitrofurantoin. Its not a penicillin derivative.
Its used in infections like colitis, UTI, GI infections etc.

Hope I have answered your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
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Is Nifuroxazide, Also Known As Antinal, A Penicillin Derivative?

Hello,
Thanks for the query.

Nifuoxazide is a broad spectrum antibiotic belonging to the group nitrofurantoin. Its not a penicillin derivative.
Its used in infections like colitis, UTI, GI infections etc.

Hope I have answered your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,