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Fungicide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream,Lotion,Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Fungicide have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fungicide. 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, Fungicide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fungicide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Fungicide's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Fungicide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Fungicide since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fungicide contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Fungicide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Fungicide is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Fungicide 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 |
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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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Is the use of Fungicide safe for pregnant women?
Fungicide may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Fungicide, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fungicide safe during breastfeeding?
Fungicide is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fungicide on the Kidneys?
Fungicide is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Fungicide on the Liver?
Fungicide may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Fungicide on the Heart?
Fungicide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Fungicide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fungicide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fungicide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fungicide is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fungicide as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Fungicide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fungicide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fungicide
Taking Fungicide with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fungicide
Consuming Fungicide with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, ideally Fungicide is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Fungicide is not a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as imidazole antifungal agents which are used to treat fungal infections.
No, Fungicide does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Fungicide.
Fungicide contains ketoconazole which works by blocking the ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus which is necessary for fungal cell membrane growth. Hence in this way, it kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane and treats the fungal infection.
Fungicide is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nizoral (ketoconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 792-793
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177