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Otoflu is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Otoflu have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Otoflu. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Otoflu side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Otoflu are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Otoflu's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Otoflu's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Otoflu related warnings section.
Otoflu can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Otoflu in conditions like Liver Disease. The section on Otoflu contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Otoflu may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Otoflu is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Otoflu 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 Otoflu safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Otoflu will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Otoflu safe during breastfeeding?
Otoflu may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Otoflu, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Otoflu.
What is the effect of Otoflu on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Otoflu on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Otoflu will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Otoflu on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Otoflu on the liver, information on safety of Otoflu for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Otoflu on the Heart?
Side effects of Otoflu on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Otoflu 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 Otoflu unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Otoflu habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Otoflu is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Otoflu
There is no information on the effects of taking Otoflu with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Otoflu
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Otoflu with alcohol.
Yes, Otoflu 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.
Take Otoflu as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
Otoflu is a brand name of fluconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of antifungal medications. It is used to treat fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina), oral thrush etc.
No, ideally Otoflu is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
No, Otoflu is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
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
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