Nuconazole: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Nuconazole Information

Nuconazole is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Nuconazole have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Nuconazole 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nuconazole as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nuconazole are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Nuconazole has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Nuconazole's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Nuconazole related warnings section.

Nuconazole is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Nuconazole contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Nuconazole have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nuconazole is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Nuconazole Benefits & Uses
Nuconazole Dosage & How to Take
Nuconazole Side Effects
Nuconazole Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Nuconazole with Other Drugs
Nuconazole Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Nuconazole
Nuconazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nuconazole Benefits & Uses

Nuconazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Athlete's Foot
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Nail Fungus
Skin Infections
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Thrush
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection

Nuconazole Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Vaginal Yeast Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then once a week for 6 months
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nuconazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Nuconazole safe for pregnant women?

Nuconazole should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Nuconazole safe during breastfeeding?

Nuconazole does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Nuconazole on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Nuconazole. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Nuconazole on the Liver?

Nuconazole has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nuconazole on the Heart?

Side effects of Nuconazole rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nuconazole with Other Drugs

Nuconazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Nuconazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nuconazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nuconazole

Is this Nuconazole habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Nuconazole has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nuconazole can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Nuconazole should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Nuconazole cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Nuconazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nuconazole

Taking Nuconazole with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nuconazole

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nuconazole with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Nuconazole

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Nuconazole without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Nuconazole 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

is Nuconazole steroid?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Nuconazole is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Nuconazole cause irregular period?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Nuconazole can cause irregular periods. However, if you're experiencing conditions such as leucorrhoea (whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) after taking this medication. Inform your doctor and see a gynaecologist.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Nuconazole cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Nuconazole causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.