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Syscan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Capsule, Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Syscan have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Syscan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Syscan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Syscan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Syscan is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Syscan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Syscan related warnings section.
Syscan is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Syscan contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Syscan with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Syscan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Syscan 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Syscan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Syscan safe for pregnant women?
Syscan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Syscan safe during breastfeeding?
Syscan is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Syscan on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Syscan. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Syscan on the Liver?
Side effects of Syscan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Syscan on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Syscan on the heart have been reported.
Syscan 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 Syscan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Syscan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Syscan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Syscan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Syscan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Syscan in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Syscan
It is safe to take Syscan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Syscan
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Syscan with alcohol will be.
Yes, Syscan is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea corporis.
Syscan can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
Rarely, Syscan can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Syscan 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, Syscan is widely used in the treatment of jock itch (tinea cruris). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea cruris.
Rarely, Syscan 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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