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Nifugal is a prescription drug, available for use as Paint, Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush. The alternative uses of Nifugal have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nifugal. 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.
Some other side effects of Nifugal have been listed ahead. These side effects of Nifugal are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Nifugal has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Nifugal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Nifugal related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nifugal contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Nifugal have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Nifugal, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Nifugal 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nifugal is used -
Mild
Is the use of Nifugal safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Nifugal in pregnant women.
Is the use of Nifugal safe during breastfeeding?
Nifugal is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nifugal on the Kidneys?
Nifugal is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Nifugal on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Nifugal on the liver.
What is the effect of Nifugal on the Heart?
You can take Nifugal without any fear of damage to the heart.
Nifugal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nifugal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nifugal habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Nifugal.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nifugal will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Nifugal should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Nifugal is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nifugal
Taking Nifugal with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nifugal
You may consume alcohol while taking Nifugal. But caution is still important.
Yes, Nifugal safe for babies. It is an effective medication for nappy rash especially in infants between 9 - 12 month. However, it is best to inform a dermatologist if your baby is experiencing any undesirable effects after using this medicine.
No, Nifugal is an antifungal drug. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (a fungal infection between the toes known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
No, ideally Nifugal can't be used on the acne (pimples) because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Nifugal should be applied topically (on the skin) and it can be taken orally. Topically, it is applied in sufficient quantity on the affected area two times in a day. Duration, of course, will vary according to antifungal infection.
No, Nifugal does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Nifugal.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 763,792
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 763,792
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 763,792
