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Fungicare is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Fungicare have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Fungicare depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Fungicare have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Fungicare go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Fungicare's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fungicare's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Fungicare can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Fungicare in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fungicare contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Fungicare have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fungicare is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Fungicare 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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Is the use of Fungicare safe for pregnant women?
Fungicare 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 Fungicare safe during breastfeeding?
Fungicare is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fungicare on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Fungicare. 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 Fungicare on the Liver?
Fungicare is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Fungicare on the Heart?
Side effects of Fungicare rarely affect the heart.
Fungicare 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 Fungicare unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fungicare habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Fungicare.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fungicare you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fungicare only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fungicare cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fungicare
Taking Fungicare with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fungicare
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fungicare with alcohol.
Fungicare inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.
Take Fungicare as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
Yes, Fungicare is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea.
No, ideally Fungicare should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Rarely, Fungicare can cause irregular periods. However, if you're experiencing conditions such as leucorrhoea (whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) after taking this medication. Inform your doctor and see a gynaecologist.
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