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

Floz Information

Floz is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Floz has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Floz is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Floz have been listed ahead. These side effects of Floz 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.

Floz's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Floz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Floz is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Floz contraindications section.

Besides this, Floz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Floz, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Floz Benefits & Uses

Floz 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

Floz 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

Floz Related Warnings

Is the use of Floz safe for pregnant women?

Floz has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Floz without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Floz safe during breastfeeding?

Floz is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Floz on the Kidneys?

Floz 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 Floz on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Floz on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Floz on the Heart?

Floz has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Floz with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Floz Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Floz

Is this Floz habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Floz has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Floz should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Floz for mental disorders.

No

Floz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floz

Taking Floz with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Floz

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Floz

Question over 5 years ago

Is Floz good for treating ringworm?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floz 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Floz nephrotoxic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Usually Floz does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Floz only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Floz without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Floz is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Floz on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuation of Floz 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Floz?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Floz 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.