Flucol Syrup

Flucol Syrup is a triazole antifungal that treats fungal infections like yeast infections in the mouth, throat, food pipe, lungs, vagina etc. It is effectively used in the treatment of meningitis which affects the membranes in the brain and spinal cord. This medication is also preferred as a preventive medication in patients susceptible to fungal infections while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy before bone marrow transplantation. It works by decreasing the production of ergosterol, which inhibits cell membrane formation in fungi.

It is usually prescribed for use once a day, taken with or without food. The duration and dosage of use varies with the health condition of the patient and the response to the drug.

Use of Flucol Syrup must be done with caution in patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, Torsades de Pointes or liver damage. You should not take the medicine if you are allergic to the ingredients in the medicine.

Flucol Syrup use may lead to side effects such as headache, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, vomiting, rashes etc. The side effects are usually mild generally and subside within a week or two. However, get medical attention if the side effects are serious like dark urine, light-coloured stool, itching, palpitations, seizures, fainting, etc.

• Oropharyngeal Candidiasis

  Flucol Syrup can effectively treat Oropharyngeal Candidiasis, Esophageal Candidiasis, Cryptococcal Meningitis, Vaginal Candidiasis, Urinary Tract Infection, Peritonitis, and Candidemia etc.

• Allergy

  This medication must not be prescribed to patients with allergies to the components of the drug and those using QT-prolonging drugs.

• Nausea

• Headache

• Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The action of this syrup in the body lasts for up to 30 hours are administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  Flucol Syrup starts is action within a couple of hours after oral use.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Flucol Syrup is not prescribed during pregnancy unless the use is undeniably necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  This medication does not have addictive tendencies.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this syrup during lactation is avoided unless the benefits are vast in comparison to risks.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose of this medication may be taken later unless it is already time for the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Overdose of this syrup can worsen the side effects of using the medicine. You may need to seek medical help.

Flucol Syrup decreases ergosterol production by disrupting the activity of cytochrome P450, inhibiting the formation of the cell membrane of susceptible fungi like Candida and Micosporum.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  Alcohol

  This syrup does not interact with alcohol.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication is unsuitable for patients with QT prolongation and liver and kidney disorders.