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Flucos, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Powder, Gel, Lotion. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Flucos has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Flucos depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Flucos have been listed ahead. These side effects of Flucos 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, Flucos's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flucos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Flucos can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flucos in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Flucos contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Flucos have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flucos is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Flucos 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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Is the use of Flucos safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flucos. If you are pregnant, do not take Flucos without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flucos safe during breastfeeding?
Flucos is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flucos on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Flucos. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Flucos on the Liver?
Flucos may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Flucos on the Heart?
Flucos has very mild side effects on the heart.
Flucos 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 Flucos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucos habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Flucos.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flucos you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flucos only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flucos for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucos
Taking Flucos with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucos
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flucos.
Flucos can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
Yes, Flucos can treat balanitis (inflammation on the upper skin of penis). As per research, it has been found that medicine is safe and effective in the treatment of balanitis.
Discontinuation of Flucos on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Rarely, Flucos 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.
Yes, Flucos 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.
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