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Canafung is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush. Other than this, Canafung has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Canafung 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Canafung as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Canafung go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Canafung has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Canafung's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Canafung contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Canafung have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Canafung is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Canafung 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Canafung is used -
Mild
Is the use of Canafung safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Canafung without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Canafung safe during breastfeeding?
Canafung does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Canafung on the Kidneys?
Canafung does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Canafung on the Liver?
Using Canafung does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Canafung on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Canafung for the heart.
Canafung 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 Canafung unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canafung habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Canafung has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Canafung does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Canafung is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Canafung for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Canafung
You can take Canafung with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canafung
Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Canafung does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.
No, ideally Canafung can't be used on the face but please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Canafung does not cause stomach upset when taken orally or applied topically.
No, ideally Canafung is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Canafung 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 Canafung can't be used for hemorrhoid condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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