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Niofine Forte Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus. Niofine Forte Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Niofine Forte Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Niofine Forte Tablet include Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Niofine Forte Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Niofine Forte Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Niofine Forte Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Niofine Forte Tablet related warnings talks about Niofine Forte Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Niofine Forte Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Niofine Forte Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Niofine Forte Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Niofine Forte Tablet 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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Is the use of Niofine Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Niofine without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Niofine Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Niofine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Niofine Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?
Niofine can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Niofine Forte Tablet on the Liver?
Niofine can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Niofine Forte Tablet on the Heart?
Niofine is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Niofine Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Niofine Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Niofine Forte Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Niofine Forte Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Niofine Forte Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Niofine Forte Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Niofine Forte Tablet
You can take Niofine Forte Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Niofine Forte Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Niofine Forte Tablet with alcohol will be.
Niofine and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please take if prescribed by a doctor only do not self-medicate.
No, Niofine does not affect the sperm count in males, however, if you're experiencing any reproductive disorder after taking this medication, please inform your doctor.
Yes, Niofine can sometimes affect the liver by increasing the secretion of liver enzymes which can damage the liver cells. Rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (liver damage), including liver failure have been reported. Hence a routine liver function test should be conducted when taking this drug for a long time.
Niofine works by preventing the fungal infection to grow further. They inhibit cytochrome P450 enzyme 14- demethylase and block ergosterol synthesis. This action results in the destruction of cell membranes of the pathogen by limiting the growth of the fungus. Hence, in this way, it kills fungus and protect us from infection.
Niofine can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food and avoid caffeine intake while on medicine. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection. The topical form of medicine should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as adviced by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
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