FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions for FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN and its Constituents
5 Common Side-Effects
6 Serious Side-Effects
7 Rare Side-Effects
8 Technical Classification
9 Available Alternatives for FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN
- 9.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 9.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN is a Schedule H drug.

FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN is composed of: FLUCONAZOLE (2.0 %W/V), PYRITINOL (1.0 %W/V)

Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine. Fluconazole is used to treat infections caused by the fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. Fluconazole is also used to prevent fungal infection in people who have a weak immune system caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.

Usage

FLUCONAZOLE is generally used to treat: Fungal Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), irregular heartbeat, heart, kidney or liver disease, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Rarely it may cause liver damage; monitor liver function tests regularly while taking this medication. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Common Side-Effects

FLUCONAZOLE : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Dizziness, Hair Loss

Serious Side-Effects

FLUCONAZOLE : Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting

Rare Side-Effects

FLUCONAZOLE : Skin Rash, Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fatigue (tiredness), Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

FLUCONAZOLE is categorized as: AZOLE ANTIFUNGALS / ANTIFUNGALS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FLUCOS 1% W/V/2% W/V LTN

INR 140 for 60 ML LOTION

FLUCONAZOLE 2.0 %W/V, PYRITINOL 1.0 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

OMCAN SHAMPOO

INR 125 for 60 ML SHAMPOO

FLUCONAZOLE , PYRITINOL