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Antif Benefits & Uses

Antif is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Athlete's Foot
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Nail Fungus
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Thrush
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection (Read More - How to Treat Penis Infections with Simple Home Remedies)

Antif 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
Adult(Female)	Disease: Vaginal Yeast Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then once a week for 6 months
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Antif Side Effects

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

Severe

Angioedema
Anaphylactic reaction
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

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

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Dyspepsia
Dry Mouth
Headache

Antif Related Warnings

Is the use of Antif safe for pregnant women?

Antif shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Antif safe during breastfeeding?

Antif does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Antif on the Kidneys?

Antif 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Antif on the Liver?

Antif has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Antif on the Heart?

Side effects of Antif rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Antif with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Antif Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Antif

Is this Antif habit forming or addictive?

Antif does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Antif. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Antif only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Antif cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Antif Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Antif

Taking Antif with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Antif

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Antif with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Antif

Question over 5 years ago

Does Antif cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Antif causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Antif safe for babies?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Antif safe for babies. It is used to treat several types of fungal diseases in infants. However, it is best to inform the doctor if your baby experiences any allergic symptoms after using this medication.

Question over 5 years ago

Can i take Antif with ibuprofen?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Antif should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Antif work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Antif inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Antif safe to use?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Antif 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.