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Flow, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Flow have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Flow depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Flow have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Flow are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flow is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Flow has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flow related warnings section.
Flow is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Flow contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Flow may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Flow is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flow 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 Flow is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flow safe for pregnant women?
Flow can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Flow safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Flow.
What is the effect of Flow on the Kidneys?
Flow 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.
What is the effect of Flow on the Liver?
Flow is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flow on the Heart?
Side effects of Flow rarely affect the heart.
Flow 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 Flow unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flow habit forming or addictive?
Flow does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flow. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flow only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flow for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flow
Taking Flow with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flow
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Flow with alcohol.
Yes, Flow 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.
Take Flow as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
No, ideally Flow is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
Yes, Flow can treat balanitis (inflammation on the upper skin of penis). As per research, it has been found that medicine is safe and effective in the treatment of balanitis.
Occasionally, Flow causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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