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Flucofit is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Flucofit has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Flucofit is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flucofit can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flucofit are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flucofit is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flucofit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flucofit related warnings section.
Flucofit can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flucofit in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flucofit are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Flucofit have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Flucofit, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flucofit 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 Flucofit safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flucofit. If you are pregnant, do not take Flucofit without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flucofit safe during breastfeeding?
Flucofit is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flucofit on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Flucofit. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Flucofit on the Liver?
Flucofit is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flucofit on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flucofit on the heart have been reported.
Flucofit 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 Flucofit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucofit habit forming or addictive?
Flucofit does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flucofit as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flucofit only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Flucofit is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucofit
Taking Flucofit with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucofit
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flucofit.
Yes, Flucofit 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, Flucofit 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, Usually Flucofit does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Flucofit only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
Flucofit 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.
Discontinuation of Flucofit on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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