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Flucos Gel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Flucos Gel have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Flucos Gel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flucos Gel as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Flucos Gel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flucos Gel is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flucos Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flucos Gel related warnings section.
Flucos Gel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flucos Gel in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Flucos Gel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Flucos Gel may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flucos Gel is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flucos Gel 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flucos Gel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flucos Gel 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 Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Flucos.
What is the effect of Flucos Gel 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 Gel on the Liver?
Flucos is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flucos Gel on the Heart?
Flucos may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Flucos Gel 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 Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flucos Gel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flucos Gel 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 Gel as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Flucos Gel 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 Gel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flucos Gel
It is safe to take Flucos Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucos Gel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flucos Gel 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