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Floz Benefits & Uses

Floz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Athlete's Foot
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Nail Fungus
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Thrush
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection (Read More - How to Treat Penis Infections with Simple Home Remedies)

Floz Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Vaginal Yeast Infection Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Then once a week for 6 months
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: Then 200 - 800 mg/day for 28 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Floz Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Floz is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Anaphylactic reaction
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Hepatitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Dyspepsia
Dry Mouth
Headache

Floz Related Warnings

Is the use of Floz safe for pregnant women?

Floz has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Floz without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Floz safe during breastfeeding?

Floz is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Floz on the Kidneys?

Floz may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Floz on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Floz on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Floz on the Heart?

Floz has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Floz with Other Drugs

Floz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Floz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floz unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Floz

Is this Floz habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Floz has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Floz. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Floz should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Floz for mental disorders.

No

Floz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floz

Taking Floz with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Floz

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Floz with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Floz

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Floz safe for babies?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floz 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Floz treat balanitis?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Floz 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Floz?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Floz can be taken orally or it can be also intravenously administered.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Floz?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Floz 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Floz safe to use?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Floz 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.