Adcon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Adcon have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Adcon depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Adcon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Adcon 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.
In addition, Adcon's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Adcon related warnings talks about Adcon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Adcon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Adcon in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Adcon contraindications section.
Besides this, Adcon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Adcon is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Adcon 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 Adcon is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Adcon safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Adcon. If you are pregnant, do not take Adcon without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Adcon safe during breastfeeding?
Adcon does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Adcon on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Adcon. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Adcon on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Adcon on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Adcon on the Heart?
Adcon may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Adcon 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 Adcon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adcon habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Adcon.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Adcon. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Adcon only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Adcon is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Adcon
It is safe to take Adcon with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adcon
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Adcon and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Adcon 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.
Yes, Adcon can treat balanitis (inflammation on the upper skin of penis). As per research, it has been found that medicine is safe and effective in the treatment of balanitis.
Take Adcon as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
No, Adcon is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
Rarely, Adcon can cause irregular periods. However, if you're experiencing conditions such as leucorrhoea (whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) after taking this medication. Inform your doctor and see a gynaecologist.
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