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Jucan is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Jucan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Jucan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Jucan as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Jucan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Jucan's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Jucan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Jucan related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Jucan since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Jucan contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Jucan have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Jucan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Jucan 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 Jucan safe for pregnant women?
Jucan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Jucan without medical advice.
Is the use of Jucan safe during breastfeeding?
Jucan does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Jucan on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Jucan. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Jucan on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Jucan on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Jucan on the Heart?
Jucan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Jucan 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 Jucan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jucan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Jucan.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Jucan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Jucan is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Jucan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Jucan
You can take Jucan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jucan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Jucan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuation of Jucan on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, ideally Jucan should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Jucan 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.
Yes, Jucan 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.
Take Jucan as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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