Adifung: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Adifung Information

Adifung is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Adifung also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Adifung 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Adifung as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Adifung are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Adifung is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Adifung's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Adifung related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Adifung since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Adifung contraindications section.

Besides this, Adifung may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Adifung, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Adifung Benefits & Uses
Adifung Dosage & How to Take
Adifung Side Effects
Adifung Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Adifung with Other Drugs
Adifung Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Adifung
Adifung Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Adifung Benefits & Uses

Adifung is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Athlete's Foot
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Nail Fungus
Skin Infections
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Thrush
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection

Adifung 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(Female)	Disease: Vaginal Yeast Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then once a week for 6 months
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Adifung Related Warnings

Is the use of Adifung safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Adifung. If you are pregnant, do not take Adifung without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Adifung safe during breastfeeding?

Adifung does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Adifung on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Adifung. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Adifung on the Liver?

Adifung is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Adifung on the Heart?

Adifung has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Adifung with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Adifung Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Adifung

Is this Adifung habit forming or addictive?

Adifung does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Adifung you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Adifung only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Adifung is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Adifung Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adifung

Taking Adifung with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Adifung

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Adifung and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Adifung

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Adifung on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuation of Adifung 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Adifung safe for babies?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Adifung safe for babies. It is used to treat several types of fungal diseases in infants. However, it is best to inform the doctor if your baby experiences any allergic symptoms after using this medication.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Adifung good for treating ringworm?

Dr. , General Physician

Yes, Adifung 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Adifung with ibuprofen?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Adifung should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.