Flutican 150 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Flutican Information

Flutican is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Flutican have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Flutican is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flutican as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flutican go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Flutican has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flutican's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Flutican is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flutican have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Flutican may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Flutican is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Flutican Benefits & Uses

Flutican 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

Flutican 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

Flutican Related Warnings

Is the use of Flutican safe for pregnant women?

Flutican should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Flutican safe during breastfeeding?

Flutican does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Flutican on the Kidneys?

Flutican 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flutican on the Liver?

Flutican has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flutican on the Heart?

Side effects of Flutican rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flutican with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Flutican Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Flutican

Is this Flutican habit forming or addictive?

Flutican is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Flutican, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flutican can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Flutican cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Flutican Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flutican

It is safe to take Flutican with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutican

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flutican.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flutican

Question over 4 years ago

Does Flutican cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Flutican causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Flutican good for treating ringworm?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flutican is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea corporis.

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Flutican with ibuprofen?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Flutican should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Flutican?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Flutican safe for babies?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flutican 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.