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Flucoric Benefits & Uses

Flucoric 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)

Flucoric 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

Flucoric Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flucoric 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

Flucoric Related Warnings

Is the use of Flucoric safe for pregnant women?

Flucoric shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Flucoric safe during breastfeeding?

Flucoric does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Flucoric on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Flucoric. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flucoric on the Liver?

Side effects of Flucoric rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flucoric on the Heart?

Side effects of Flucoric rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flucoric with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Flucoric Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Flucoric

Is this Flucoric habit forming or addictive?

Flucoric does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Flucoric, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flucoric can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flucoric is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Flucoric for mental disorders.

No

Flucoric Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flucoric

Taking Flucoric with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flucoric

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flucoric.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Flucoric

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Flucoric?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Flucoric cause hair loss?

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

Yes, Flucoric 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Flucoric?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Flucoric 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 over 5 years ago

Does Flucoric treat eczema?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, ideally Flucoric is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Flucoric nephrotoxic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Usually Flucoric does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Flucoric only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.