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Locan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Locan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Locan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Locan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Locan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Locan's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Locan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Locan related warnings section.
Locan 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 Locan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Locan with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Locan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Locan 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Locan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Locan safe for pregnant women?
Locan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Locan safe during breastfeeding?
Locan does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Locan on the Kidneys?
Locan 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.
What is the effect of Locan on the Liver?
Locan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Locan on the Heart?
Locan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Locan 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 Locan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Locan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Locan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Locan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Locan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Locan in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Locan
Taking Locan with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Locan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Locan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, ideally Locan should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
No, Locan is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
No, Usually Locan does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Locan only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
No, Locan is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Yes, Locan 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
