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Logican, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Logican have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Logican depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Logican side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Logican are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Logican is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Logican's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Logican is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Logican contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Logican have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Logican is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Logican 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 Logican is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Logican safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Logican. If you are pregnant, do not take Logican without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Logican safe during breastfeeding?
Logican is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Logican on the Kidneys?
Logican 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 Logican on the Liver?
Side effects of Logican rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Logican on the Heart?
Side effects of Logican rarely affect the heart.
Logican 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 Logican unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Logican habit forming or addictive?
Logican does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Logican. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Logican only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Logican for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Logican
Taking Logican with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Logican
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Logican with alcohol will be.
No, ideally Logican should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Yes, Logican 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.
Logican 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.
Discontinuation of Logican 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.
Yes, Logican 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience