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Flucoric, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Flucoric have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flucoric. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Flucoric have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Flucoric normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flucoric is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Flucoric related warnings talks about Flucoric's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Flucoric is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Flucoric have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Flucoric may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Flucoric is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flucoric 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 Flucoric safe for pregnant women?
Flucoric shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Flucoric safe during breastfeeding?
Flucoric does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Flucoric on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Flucoric. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Flucoric on the Liver?
Side effects of Flucoric rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flucoric on the Heart?
Side effects of Flucoric rarely affect the heart.
Flucoric 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 Flucoric unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucoric habit forming or addictive?
Flucoric does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flucoric, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flucoric can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flucoric is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flucoric for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucoric
Taking Flucoric with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucoric
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flucoric.
Rarely, Flucoric can cause irregular periods. However, if you're experiencing conditions such as leucorrhoea (whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) after taking this medication. Inform your doctor and see a gynaecologist.
Yes, Flucoric 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.
Discontinuation of Flucoric 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.
Occasionally, Flucoric causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
No, ideally Flucoric should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
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