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Fungina is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Fungina have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fungina. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fungina can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fungina are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Fungina's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Fungina related warnings talks about Fungina's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Fungina since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fungina are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Fungina have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fungina is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fungina 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(Female) |
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Adult |
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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fungina is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fungina safe for pregnant women?
Fungina has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Fungina without medical advice.
Is the use of Fungina safe during breastfeeding?
Fungina is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fungina on the Kidneys?
Fungina can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Fungina on the Liver?
Side effects of Fungina rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Fungina on the Heart?
Fungina has very mild side effects on the heart.
Fungina 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 Fungina unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fungina habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Fungina.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fungina. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Fungina should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fungina is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fungina
Taking Fungina with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fungina
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fungina with alcohol will be.
Yes, Fungina 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.
Yes, Fungina 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.
Yes, Fungina 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.
Discontinuation of Fungina on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Fungina inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.
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