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Efcan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Efcan have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Efcan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Efcan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Efcan 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.
In addition, Efcan's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Efcan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Efcan since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Efcan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Efcan may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Efcan is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Efcan 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Efcan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Efcan safe for pregnant women?
Efcan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Efcan safe during breastfeeding?
Efcan is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Efcan on the Kidneys?
Efcan can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Efcan on the Liver?
Efcan has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Efcan on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Efcan on the heart have been reported.
Efcan 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 Efcan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Efcan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Efcan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Efcan can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Efcan only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Efcan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Efcan
Taking Efcan with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Efcan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Efcan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, ideally Efcan is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
Take Efcan as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
No, Efcan is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
Yes, Efcan 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.
Yes, Efcan 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
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
