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

Floret Information

Floret 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. The alternative uses of Floret have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Floret is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Floret side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Floret go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Floret can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Floret in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Floret have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Floret is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Floret Benefits & Uses

Floret 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

Floret 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

Floret Related Warnings

Is the use of Floret safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Floret. If you are pregnant, do not take Floret without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Floret safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Floret.

Safe
What is the effect of Floret on the Kidneys?

Floret 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 Floret on the Liver?

Floret is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Floret on the Heart?

Floret is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Floret with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Floret Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Floret

Is this Floret habit forming or addictive?

Floret does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Floret, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Floret can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Floret should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Floret cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Floret Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floret

It is safe to take Floret with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Floret

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Floret.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Floret

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Floret?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Floret can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Floret cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

What is Floret?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Floret 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 almost 5 years ago

Is Floret safe for babies?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floret safe for babies. It is used to treat several types of fungal diseases in infants. However, it is best to inform the doctor if your baby experiences any allergic symptoms after using this medication.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Floret good for treating ringworm?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floret is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea corporis.