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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 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 Adifung is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Adifung safe for pregnant women?
Adifung has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Adifung without medical advice.
Is the use of Adifung safe during breastfeeding?
Adifung is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Adifung on the Kidneys?
Adifung may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Adifung on the Liver?
Side effects of Adifung rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Adifung on the Heart?
Adifung has very mild side effects on the heart.
Adifung should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adifung unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adifung habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Adifung is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Adifung is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Adifung for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Adifung
Taking Adifung with food does not cause any problems.
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.
No, Adifung is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
Adifung 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.
Yes, Adifung 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.
No, ideally Adifung should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
