Mycol

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Mycol Information

Mycol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Mycol have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Mycol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Mycol include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mycol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mycol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Mycol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mycol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Mycol have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Mycol have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mycol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Mycol Benefits & Uses

Mycol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Mycol 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
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Fungal Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Mycol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mycol is used -

Mild

  • Chills

Common

Mycol Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mycol safe for pregnant women?


    Mycol can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Mycol safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Mycol for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mycol on the Kidneys?


    Mycol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mycol on the Liver?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Mycol on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Mycol on the Heart?


    Mycol has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Mycol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Mycol Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Mycol

  • Is this Mycol habit forming or addictive?


    Mycol is not addictive in nature.

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Mycol. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Mycol only as per medical advice.

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


    No, Mycol is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Mycol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mycol


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mycol together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mycol


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mycol with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amphotericin B

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 787-789

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 154-157

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