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Skican Benefits & Uses

Skican is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Skican 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


Skican Side Effects

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

Severe

  • Angioedema
  • Anaphylactic reaction
  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
  • Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

Mild

Skican Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Skican safe for pregnant women?


    Skican has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Skican without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Skican safe during breastfeeding?


    Skican does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Skican on the Kidneys?


    There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Skican. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Skican on the Liver?


    Side effects of Skican rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Skican on the Heart?


    Skican is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Skican with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Skican Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Skican

  • Is this Skican habit forming or addictive?


    Skican is not addictive in nature.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Skican should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    Skican is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Skican Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Skican


    Taking Skican with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Skican


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Skican

Question about 5 years ago

What is Skican?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Skican is a brand name of fluconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of antifungal medications. It is used to treat fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina), oral thrush etc.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Skican cause irregular period?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Skican 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Skican antibacterial?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Skican is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Skican work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Skican inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Skican cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Skican causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.



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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; Diflucan® (fluconazole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 793-794



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