Funaz: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Funaz Information

Funaz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Funaz also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Funaz. 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Funaz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Funaz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Funaz's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Funaz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Funaz related warnings section.

Funaz is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Funaz contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Funaz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Funaz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Funaz Benefits & Uses
Funaz Dosage & How to Take
Funaz Side Effects
Funaz Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Funaz with Other Drugs
Funaz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Funaz
Funaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Funaz Benefits & Uses

Funaz 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)

Funaz 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

Funaz Side Effects

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

Funaz Related Warnings

Is the use of Funaz safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Funaz safe during breastfeeding?

Funaz does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Funaz on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Funaz. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Funaz on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Funaz on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Funaz on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Funaz with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine

Funaz Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Funaz

Is this Funaz habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Funaz.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Funaz only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Funaz in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Funaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Funaz

It is safe to take Funaz with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Funaz

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Funaz

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Funaz without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Funaz is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Funaz?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Funaz 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 Funaz safe to use?

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

Yes, Funaz 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Funaz nephrotoxic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Funaz cause hair loss?

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

Yes, Funaz 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.