Ancobon Benefits & Uses

Ancobon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Other Benefits

Endocarditis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Candidal Infection
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcosis

Ancobon 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

Ancobon Side Effects

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

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Common

Headache
Fatigue
Vertigo
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Rash
Photosensitivity
Urticaria

Ancobon Related Warnings

Is the use of Ancobon safe for pregnant women?

Ancobon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ancobon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Ancobon safe during breastfeeding?

Ancobon should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Ancobon on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Ancobon on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ancobon on the Liver?

Ancobon is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ancobon on the Heart?

Ancobon is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ancobon with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Ancobon Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Ancobon

Is this Ancobon habit forming or addictive?

Ancobon does not cause addiction.

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

Ancobon does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Ancobon is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Ancobon cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ancobon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ancobon

You can take Ancobon with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ancobon

Information about the interaction of Ancobon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Ancobon

Flucytosine Tablet - ₹1540
CYTOFLU 500MG TABLET - ₹9100

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; Ancobon (flucytosine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 791

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