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Albican is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Albican also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Albican depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Albican as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Albican are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Albican is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Albican has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Albican related warnings section.
Albican can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Albican in conditions like Liver Disease. The section on Albican contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Albican have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Albican, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Albican 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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Is the use of Albican safe for pregnant women?
Albican has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Albican without medical advice.
Is the use of Albican safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Albican.
What is the effect of Albican on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Albican. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Albican on the Liver?
Albican may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Albican on the Heart?
Albican has very mild side effects on the heart.
Albican 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 Albican unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Albican habit forming or addictive?
Albican does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Albican as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Albican only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Albican for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Albican
Taking Albican with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Albican
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Albican and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Occasionally, Albican causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
Discontinuation of Albican on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Take Albican as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
No, Albican is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Yes, Albican 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
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