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Flustan 50 Tablet DT is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Flustan 50 Tablet DT has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Flustan 50 Tablet DT 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.
While these are the most often observed Flustan 50 Tablet DT side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Flustan 50 Tablet DT 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 Flustan 50 Tablet DT is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Flustan 50 Tablet DT related warnings talks about Flustan 50 Tablet DT's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Flustan 50 Tablet DT is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flustan 50 Tablet DT are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Flustan 50 Tablet DT may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Flustan 50 Tablet DT, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flustan 50 Tablet DT 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 Flustan 50 Tablet DT safe for pregnant women?
Flustan should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Flustan 50 Tablet DT safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Flustan.
What is the effect of Flustan 50 Tablet DT on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Flustan. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Flustan 50 Tablet DT on the Liver?
Flustan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Flustan 50 Tablet DT on the Heart?
Flustan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Flustan 50 Tablet DT 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 Flustan 50 Tablet DT unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flustan 50 Tablet DT habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Flustan 50 Tablet DT.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flustan 50 Tablet DT, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flustan 50 Tablet DT can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flustan 50 Tablet DT only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flustan 50 Tablet DT cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flustan 50 Tablet DT
Taking Flustan 50 Tablet DT with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flustan 50 Tablet DT
Information about the interaction of Flustan 50 Tablet DT and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, ideally Flustan should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Discontinuation of Flustan 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.
Yes, Flustan safe for babies. It is used to treat several types of fungal diseases in infants. However, it is best to inform the doctor if your baby experiences any allergic symptoms after using this medication.
Occasionally, Flustan 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 Flustan 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