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Flugee 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. Secondary and off-label uses of Flugee have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Flugee depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Flugee side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Flugee are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Flugee's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Flugee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Flugee can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Flugee in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Flugee have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Flugee with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flugee is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flugee 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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Is the use of Flugee safe for pregnant women?
Flugee shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Flugee safe during breastfeeding?
Flugee does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Flugee on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Flugee. 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 Flugee on the Liver?
Flugee has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flugee on the Heart?
Flugee is rarely harmful for the heart.
Flugee 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 Flugee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flugee habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flugee has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flugee as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Flugee is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flugee cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flugee
Taking Flugee with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flugee
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flugee.
No, ideally Flugee is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
Yes, Flugee is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). It is a prescription medicine so please consult your doctor before using this medication for tinea corporis.
Yes, Flugee 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.
No, ideally Flugee should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
No, Flugee is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat specific fungal infections only.
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; Diflucan® (fluconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 793-794