Nuflucon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection. Nuflucon also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nuflucon. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Nuflucon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Nuflucon 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.
It is also important to note that Nuflucon has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Nuflucon has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nuflucon related warnings section.
Nuflucon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nuflucon in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nuflucon contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Nuflucon have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Nuflucon, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Nuflucon 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 Nuflucon is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nuflucon safe for pregnant women?
Nuflucon shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Nuflucon safe during breastfeeding?
Nuflucon is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nuflucon on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Nuflucon. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Nuflucon on the Liver?
Nuflucon has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Nuflucon on the Heart?
Side effects of Nuflucon rarely affect the heart.
Nuflucon 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 Nuflucon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nuflucon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Nuflucon has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nuflucon, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Nuflucon can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nuflucon only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nuflucon for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nuflucon
Taking Nuflucon with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nuflucon
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Nuflucon with alcohol.
Occasionally, Nuflucon causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the interavenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
Rarely, Nuflucon can cause stomach upset especially when it is intravenously administered (route injectible). On the contrary, oral administration of Nuflucon has been reported to cause stomach upset such as indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Keep your doctor informed in case you are experiencing stomach disturbances while taking this drug.
Yes, Nuflucon 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.
No, ideally Nuflucon should not be taken with ibuprofen because it may increase unwanted gastrointestinal complications such as indigestion, stomach pain, and flatulence.
Nuflucon is a brand name of fluconazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of antifungal medications. It is used to treat fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina), oral thrush etc.
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