Skican 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 Skican is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Skican safe for pregnant women?
Skican has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Skican without medical advice.
Is the use of Skican safe during breastfeeding?
Skican does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Skican on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Skican. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Skican on the Liver?
Side effects of Skican rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Skican on the Heart?
Skican is rarely harmful for the heart.
Skican 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 Skican unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Skican habit forming or addictive?
Skican is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Skican you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Skican should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Skican is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Skican
Taking Skican with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Skican
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Skican and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Skican as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
No, ideally Skican is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
Rarely, Skican can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Skican has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.
Yes, Skican is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
Skican can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
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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