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Jucan is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Jucan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Jucan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Jucan as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Jucan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Jucan's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Jucan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Jucan related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Jucan since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Jucan contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Jucan have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Jucan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Jucan 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Jucan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Jucan safe for pregnant women?
Jucan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Jucan safe during breastfeeding?
Jucan does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Jucan on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Jucan. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Jucan on the Liver?
Side effects of Jucan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Jucan on the Heart?
Jucan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Jucan 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 Jucan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jucan habit forming or addictive?
Jucan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Jucan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Jucan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Jucan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Jucan
It is safe to take Jucan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jucan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Jucan with alcohol.
No, ideally Jucan should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Rarely, Jucan can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Jucan 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.
Yes, Jucan can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Jucan 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.
Yes, Jucan 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.
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