DESCRIPTION
Flucozee 400 Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane thereby stopping the growth of fungi. Flucozee 400 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with or without food. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for. Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse. Avoid taking antacid treatments within one hour before or two hours after you take it. The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, headache, and nausea. You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Stop taking medicine and inform your doctor if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, dizziness, and nausea. Do not take Flucozee 400 Tablet if you are pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may monitor your liver function. This medicine may make you dizzy so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
INTRODUCTION
In Treatment of Fungal infections Flucozee 400 Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi that causes the infection. It helps treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
USE OF
Treatment of Fungal infections
BENEFITS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flucozee 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
FACTBOX
Chemical Class::Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class::Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor
HOW TO USE
Flucozee 400 Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
EXPIRY
Long shelf life (1-2 years).
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Flucozee 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Flucozee 400 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Flucozee 400 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Flucozee 400 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Flucozee 400 Tablet may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : UNSAFE – Flucozee 400 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function. – Liver : CAUTION – Flucozee 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flucozee 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
IF MISS
If you miss a dose of Flucozee 400 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Nausea | Stomach pain
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
CAUTION
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
KIDNEY INTERACTION
UNSAFE
LIVER INTERACTION
CAUTION
VIEWS
BOUGHT
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FAQ
Q. What is Flucozee 400 Tablet used for?::: Flucozee 400 Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It is used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain) and Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs). Additionally, it is helpful in the treatment of infections caused by Candida found in the bloodstream, body organs (e.g., heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat, and denture sore mouth), and genital thrush (infection of the vagina or penis). It can also be used to treat skin infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.| Q. Can Flucozee 400 Tablet be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?::: Flucozee 400 Tablet has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of oral contraceptives). It can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Before starting the treatment with Flucozee 400 Tablet inform your doctor if you are taking birth control pills.| Q. Can Flucozee 400 Tablet cause hair loss?::: Flucozee 400 Tablet may cause hair loss as a rare side effect. If during the treatment you experience hair loss, inform your doctor.| Q. Is Flucozee 400 Tablet effective?::: Yes, Flucozee 400 Tablet is effective when used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Flucozee 400 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.| Q. Is Flucozee 400 Tablet fungistatic or fungicidal?::: Flucozee 400 Tablet is primarily fungistatic which means it controls the growth of fungus). However, it may also act as a fungicidal (kills fungus) medicine against certain organisms, specifically Cryptococcus in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.| Q. Does Flucozee 400 Tablet treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?::: Flucozee 400 Tablet is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI) caused mainly by Candida. However, bacteria growth can also cause UTI in some cases. If you are suffering from UTI, please consult your doctor as the cause of infection (fungal or bacterial, or other) needs to be identified before the start of any treatment.| Q. Can I take Flucozee 400 Tablet with alcohol?::: Yes, Flucozee 400 Tablet can be taken with alcohol. No interactions have been reported between the two. However, it is better to consult your doctor on the use of alcohol before taking Flucozee 400 Tablet to avoid any side effects and get the maximum benefit of Flucozee 400 Tablet.| Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Flucozee 400 Tablet?::: If you have missed a dose of Flucozee 400 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.| Q. Can I take Flucozee 400 Tablet for yeast infection?::: Yes, Flucozee 400 Tablet can be used for the treatment of yeast (candidal) infection. However, if you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, consult your doctor. This is because proper diagnosis is required before starting any therapy.| Q. Is Flucozee 400 Tablet a steroid?::: No, Flucozee 400 Tablet is not a steroid. Flucozee 400 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.| Q. Does Flucozee 400 Tablet treat bacterial vaginosis?::: No, Flucozee 400 Tablet does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Flucozee 400 Tablet is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, consult your doctor. This is because the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial) is required to start your treatment.| Q. Does Flucozee 400 Tablet make you feel tired?::: Yes, Flucozee 400 Tablet can make you feel tired. If you experience excessive tiredness during the treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor. The reason for tiredness could be a sign of an underlying liver problem as Flucozee 400 Tablet can affect your liver.| Q. Is Flucozee 400 Tablet over the counter (OTC)?::: No, Flucozee 400 Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.| Q. Is Flucozee 400 Tablet safe to be used in pregnancy?::: No, Flucozee 400 Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy. Studies suggest that the use of Flucozee 400 Tablet during pregnancy is harmful to the development of the baby. Therefore, Flucozee 400 Tablet is prescribed in pregnant women only if the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks involved. However, if a woman gets pregnant during the treatment with Flucozee 400 Tablet, she must be well informed about the potential harm to the baby. If you are planning to conceive, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Flucozee 400 Tablet.| Q. I feel better now, can I stop taking Flucozee 400 Tablet?::: No, you should not stop taking Flucozee 400 Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor. This is because suddenly stopping the medication may worsen your condition and your infection may return. Continue your medication even if you feel better as your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the fungus to continue to grow and hence, prevent complete healing.
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