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

Flucovar Information

Flucovar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Flucovar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Flucovar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Flucovar have been listed ahead. These side effects of Flucovar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

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

Flucovar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flucovar in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Flucovar have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Flucovar with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Flucovar Benefits & Uses

Flucovar 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

Flucovar 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

Flucovar Related Warnings

Is the use of Flucovar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flucovar. If you are pregnant, do not take Flucovar without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Flucovar safe during breastfeeding?

Flucovar does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Flucovar on the Kidneys?

Flucovar can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flucovar on the Liver?

Flucovar may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flucovar on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Flucovar on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flucovar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Flucovar Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Flucovar

Is this Flucovar habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Flucovar has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Flucovar only as per medical advice.

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

No, Flucovar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Flucovar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flucovar

Taking Flucovar with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucovar

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flucovar and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flucovar

Question over 5 years ago

Does Flucovar treat jock itch?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Flucovar 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Flucovar cause constipation?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Flucovar causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Flucovar good for treating ringworm?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flucovar 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 Flucovar nephrotoxic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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