Nifuratel was nitrofuran derivatives, is a broad-spectrum antibiotics, it has broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect, the
fungicidin is of alkenes antifungal drugs, To trichomonad, bacteria, candida albicans have strong activity, especially for gynecology infection pathogens such as gram-positive bacterium and Gram-negative bacterium, trichomonad, mould, chlamydia and mycoplasma have strong exterminate action. After absorbing the oral gastrointestinal tract, most of the renal excretion through in the blood and urine, genital organization have high concentration, therefore, in urinary system can produce strong antibacterial action, and its metabolites still has antibacterial activity, and eject as urine.
Nifuratel is used in gynecology. It is a local antiprotozoal and antifungal agent that may also be given orally.
Nifuratel appears to have a broad antibacterial spectrum of action and is effective against Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma spp. as well as fungal infections from Candida spp.[
Taken orally, or as a vaginal pessary, it is used in the treatment of a wide range of infections of the genito-urinary tract, especially if there is no accurate diagnosis available. For example it may be used in the treatment of women exhibiting vaginal discharge where there is uncertainty as to whether the cause is Trichomonas vaginalis or Candida strains such as Candida albicans.
Side effects appear to be minimal or non-existent and it has a safe toxicological profile.