Funspor is a prescription drug, available for use as Powder, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Funspor have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Funspor. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Funspor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Funspor 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.
In addition, Funspor's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Funspor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Funspor related warnings section.
Funspor 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 Funspor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Funspor may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Funspor is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Funspor 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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Is the use of Funspor safe for pregnant women?
Funspor should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Funspor safe during breastfeeding?
Funspor is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Funspor on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Funspor. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Funspor on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Funspor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Funspor on the Heart?
Funspor has very mild side effects on the heart.
Funspor 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 Funspor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Funspor habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Funspor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Funspor, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Funspor can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Funspor is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Funspor is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Funspor
Taking Funspor with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Funspor
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Funspor and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Funspor 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.
Funspor 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.
Rarely, Funspor can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Funspor 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.
Funspor is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
Yes, Funspor 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.
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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
