Canawar: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Canawar Information

Canawar is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Canawar have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Canawar depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Canawar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Canawar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Canawar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Canawar related warnings talks about Canawar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Canawar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Canawar in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Canawar are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Canawar with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Canawar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Canawar Benefits & Uses
Canawar Dosage & How to Take
Canawar Side Effects
Canawar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Canawar with Other Drugs
Canawar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Canawar
Canawar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Canawar Benefits & Uses

Canawar 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
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Thrush
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection

Canawar 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

Canawar Related Warnings

Is the use of Canawar safe for pregnant women?

Canawar can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Canawar safe during breastfeeding?

Canawar is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Canawar on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Canawar. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Canawar on the Liver?

Canawar has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Canawar on the Heart?

Canawar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Canawar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Canawar Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Canawar

Is this Canawar habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Canawar has not been reported.

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

After taking Canawar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Canawar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Canawar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Canawar

You can take Canawar with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Canawar

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Canawar

Question over 5 years ago

Does Canawar cause stomach upset?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Canawar can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Canawar has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Canawar treat balanitis?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Canawar can treat balanitis (inflammation on the upper skin of penis). As per research, it has been found that medicine is safe and effective in the treatment of balanitis.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Canawar cause hair loss?

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

Yes, Canawar can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Canawar antibacterial?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Canawar is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Canawar?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Canawar 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.