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Canex, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Canex have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Canex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Canex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Canex go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Canex has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Canex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Canex is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Canex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Canex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Canex, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Canex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Canex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Canex. If you are pregnant, do not take Canex without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Canex safe during breastfeeding?
Canex does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Canex on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Canex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Canex on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Canex on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Canex on the Heart?
Canex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Canex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Canex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Canex. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Canex only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Canex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Canex
Taking Canex with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canex
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Canex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Canex 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.
Yes, Canex can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Canex 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.
No, ideally Canex should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Yes, Canex is widely used in the treatment of jock itch (tinea cruris). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea cruris.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diflucan® (fluconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 793-794