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FCN 150 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, FCN 150 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of FCN 150 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, FCN 150 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of FCN 150 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, FCN 150 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if FCN 150 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the FCN 150 Tablet related warnings section.
FCN 150 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by FCN 150 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, FCN 150 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking FCN 150 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
FCN 150 Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when FCN 150 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of FCN 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
FCN has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume FCN without medical advice.
Is the use of FCN 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
FCN does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of FCN 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by FCN. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of FCN 150 Tablet on the Liver?
FCN may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of FCN 150 Tablet on the Heart?
FCN is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take FCN 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this FCN 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
FCN 150 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking FCN 150 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume FCN 150 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, FCN 150 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and FCN 150 Tablet
Taking FCN 150 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and FCN 150 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of FCN 150 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, FCN is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
Occasionally, FCN causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
No, FCN is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
No, Usually FCN does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take FCN only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
FCN is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
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