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

Fluna Information

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

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fluna. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Fluna have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Fluna normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Fluna's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Fluna's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fluna related warnings section.

Fluna is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fluna contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Fluna with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Fluna Benefits & Uses

Fluna 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

Fluna 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

Fluna Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluna safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Fluna safe during breastfeeding?

Fluna does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Fluna on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Fluna. 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 Fluna on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Fluna on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Fluna on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Fluna on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fluna with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Fluna Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fluna

Is this Fluna habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Fluna is addictive.

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

After taking Fluna you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Fluna is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Fluna is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Fluna Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluna

You can take Fluna with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluna

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fluna with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Fluna

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Fluna treat jock itch?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Fluna is widely used in the treatment of jock itch (tinea cruris). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea cruris.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Fluna treat balanitis?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Fluna 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Fluna?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Fluna can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Fluna work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Fluna 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.