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Flutican is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Flutican have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Flutican is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Flutican as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flutican 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.
It is also important to note that Flutican has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flutican's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Flutican is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flutican have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Flutican may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Flutican is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flutican 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 Flutican safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flutican. If you are pregnant, do not take Flutican without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flutican safe during breastfeeding?
Flutican is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flutican on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Flutican. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Flutican on the Liver?
Flutican is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flutican on the Heart?
Flutican may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Flutican 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 Flutican unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flutican habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flutican is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flutican you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flutican only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flutican is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flutican
Taking Flutican with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutican
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flutican and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Occasionally, Flutican causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
Yes, Flutican 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.
No, ideally Flutican should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Flutican can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.
Yes, Flutican 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.
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