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Flucos 400 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Flucos 400 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Flucos 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flucos 400 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flucos 400 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Flucos 400 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Flucos 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flucos 400 Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Flucos 400 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Flucos 400 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Flucos 400 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flucos 400 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Flucos 400 Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flucos 400 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flucos 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Flucos shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Flucos 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Flucos.
What is the effect of Flucos 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Flucos 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.
What is the effect of Flucos 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Flucos is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flucos 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Flucos may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Flucos 400 Tablet 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 Flucos 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucos 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flucos 400 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flucos 400 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Flucos 400 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flucos 400 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucos 400 Tablet
It is safe to take Flucos 400 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucos 400 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flucos 400 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Flucos 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.
Flucos 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.
Yes, Flucos is widely used in the treatment of jock itch (tinea cruris). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea cruris.
No, Flucos is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
No, Usually Flucos does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Flucos only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
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