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Flucocid is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Flucocid have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flucocid. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flucocid as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flucocid 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.
Flucocid's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Flucocid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flucocid related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Flucocid since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flucocid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Flucocid have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flucocid is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flucocid 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
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Is the use of Flucocid safe for pregnant women?
Flucocid shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Flucocid safe during breastfeeding?
Flucocid is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flucocid on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Flucocid. 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 Flucocid on the Liver?
Side effects of Flucocid rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flucocid on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flucocid on the heart have been reported.
Flucocid 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 Flucocid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucocid habit forming or addictive?
Flucocid does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flucocid. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flucocid only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Flucocid in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Flucocid
Taking Flucocid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucocid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flucocid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Flucocid is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Rarely, Flucocid can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Flucocid has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.
No, ideally Flucocid should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Yes, Flucocid 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.
No, Flucocid is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
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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