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Flucol P is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Flucol P has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Flucol P is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Flucol P side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Flucol P are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flucol P is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Flucol P's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Flucol P can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flucol P in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flucol P are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Flucol P may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flucol P is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flucol P 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 Flucol P is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flucol P safe for pregnant women?
Flucol P can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Flucol P safe during breastfeeding?
Flucol P is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flucol P on the Kidneys?
Flucol P 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 Flucol P on the Liver?
Flucol P has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flucol P on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flucol P on the heart have been reported.
Flucol P 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 Flucol P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucol P habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flucol P has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flucol P as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flucol P is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flucol P for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucol P
You can take Flucol P with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucol P
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Flucol P with alcohol.
No, Usually Flucol P does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Flucol P only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
Yes, Flucol P 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.
Occasionally, Flucol P causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
Discontinuation of Flucol P 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.
Flucol P 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.
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
