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Francip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Francip have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Francip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Francip as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Francip 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.
It is also important to note that Francip has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Francip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Francip related warnings section.
Francip can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Francip in conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Francip have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Francip may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Francip is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Francip 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 |
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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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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Francip is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Francip safe for pregnant women?
Francip may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Francip, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Francip safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Francip. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Francip on the Kidneys?
Francip rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Francip on the Liver?
Francip may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Francip on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Francip on the heart have been reported.
Francip 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 Francip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Francip habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Francip. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
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 Francip can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Francip only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Francip is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Francip
The side effects of taking Francip with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Francip
Consumption of alcohol and Francip together may have severe effects on your health.
Francip can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, It doesn't mean that no interaction exists between these two medicines when taken together. If you feel any discomfort after taking the two together, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Francip is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Francip should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Francip to you.
It is recommended to avoid taking Francip with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Yes, you can take Francip for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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