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

Flucopride Information

Flucopride is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Flucopride has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Flucopride depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Flucopride side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Flucopride are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Flucopride's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flucopride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Flucopride is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flucopride are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Flucopride have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Flucopride, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Flucopride Benefits & Uses

Flucopride 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

Flucopride 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

Flucopride Related Warnings

Is the use of Flucopride safe for pregnant women?

Flucopride has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Flucopride without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Flucopride safe during breastfeeding?

Flucopride is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Flucopride on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Flucopride. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flucopride on the Liver?

Flucopride has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flucopride on the Heart?

Flucopride is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flucopride with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Flucopride Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Flucopride

Is this Flucopride habit forming or addictive?

Flucopride is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flucopride can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Flucopride only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Flucopride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Flucopride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flucopride

You can take Flucopride with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucopride

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Flucopride with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flucopride

Question over 4 years ago

Does Flucopride treat eczema?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Flucopride is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Flucopride?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Flucopride 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 over 5 years ago

How does Flucopride work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Flucopride inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Flucopride cause irregular period?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Flucopride can cause irregular periods. However, if you're experiencing conditions such as leucorrhoea (whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) after taking this medication. Inform your doctor and see a gynaecologist.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Flucopride cause stomach upset?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Flucopride can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Flucopride 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.