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Flan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Drops, Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Flan have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flan. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Flan have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Flan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Flan's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Flan related warnings talks about Flan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Flan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on Flan contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Flan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flan is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Flan 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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Flan safe for pregnant women?
Flan can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flan right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flan safe during breastfeeding?
Flan may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Flan, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Flan.
What is the effect of Flan on the Kidneys?
Flan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flan on the Liver?
Flan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flan on the Heart?
Side effects of Flan rarely affect the heart.
Flan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flan habit forming or addictive?
Flan is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Flan can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flan
When consumed with certain foods, Flan may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flan
Consuming Flan with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Do not take Flan along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
No, Flan does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Discontinuing Flan on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Flan can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Flan is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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