Adecon: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Adecon Information

Adecon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Adecon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Adecon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Adecon can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Adecon are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Adecon's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Adecon related warnings talks about Adecon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Adecon is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Adecon contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Adecon with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Adecon is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Adecon Benefits & Uses
Adecon Dosage & How to Take
Adecon Side Effects
Adecon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Adecon with Other Drugs
Adecon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Adecon
Adecon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Adecon Benefits & Uses

Adecon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Athlete's Foot
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Nail Fungus
Skin Infections
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Thrush
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection

Adecon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Vaginal Yeast Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then once a week for 6 months
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Adecon Related Warnings

Is the use of Adecon safe for pregnant women?

Adecon can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Adecon safe during breastfeeding?

Adecon is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Adecon on the Kidneys?

Adecon may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Adecon on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Adecon on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Adecon on the Heart?

Adecon is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Adecon with Other Drugs

Adecon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Adecon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adecon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Adecon

Is this Adecon habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Adecon.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Adecon as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Adecon should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Adecon cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Adecon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adecon

You can take Adecon with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Adecon

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Adecon with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Adecon

Question over 4 years ago

Does Adecon cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Adecon causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Adecon safe to use?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Adecon is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Adecon?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Adecon is a brand name of fluconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of antifungal medications. It is used to treat fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina), oral thrush etc.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Adecon treat eczema?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Adecon is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Adecon with ibuprofen?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Adecon should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.