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Fluderm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion, Cream, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Fluderm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Fluderm 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fluderm can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fluderm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fluderm is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Fluderm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fluderm related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Fluderm since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Fluderm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Fluderm with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fluderm, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fluderm 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 Fluderm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Fluderm. If you are pregnant, do not take Fluderm without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Fluderm safe during breastfeeding?
Fluderm does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Fluderm on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Fluderm. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Fluderm on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Fluderm on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Fluderm on the Heart?
Fluderm has very mild side effects on the heart.
Fluderm 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 Fluderm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluderm habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fluderm has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fluderm you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Fluderm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fluderm is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fluderm
Taking Fluderm with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluderm
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Fluderm.
Rarely, Fluderm can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Fluderm has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.
Fluderm 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.
Fluderm 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.
Yes, Fluderm can treat balanitis (inflammation on the upper skin of penis). As per research, it has been found that medicine is safe and effective in the treatment of balanitis.
No, ideally Fluderm is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
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