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Mycol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Mycol have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Mycol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Common side effects of Mycol include Nausea or vomiting, Fever, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mycol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mycol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Mycol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mycol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Mycol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Mycol have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mycol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mycol 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 |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Mycol safe for pregnant women?
Mycol can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mycol safe during breastfeeding?
Mycol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mycol on the Kidneys?
Mycol rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mycol on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Mycol on the liver, information on safety of Mycol for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mycol on the Heart?
Mycol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Mycol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mycol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mycol habit forming or addictive?
Mycol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mycol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mycol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mycol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mycol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Mycol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mycol
Information about the interaction of Mycol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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; Amphotericin B
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 787-789
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 154-157