Medicine Details
Forcan 50 Tablet
Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition: Fluconazole (50mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Treatment of Fungal infections Forcan 50 Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi that causes the infection. It helps treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Forcan 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Forcan 50 Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane thereby stopping the growth of fungi. Forcan 50 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with or without food. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for. Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse. Avoid taking antacid treatments within one hour before or two hours after you take it. The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, headache, and nausea. You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Stop taking medicine and inform your doctor if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, dizziness, and nausea. Do not take Forcan 50 Tablet if you are pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may monitor your liver function. This medicine may make you dizzy so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
How to Use: Forcan 50 Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Forcan 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Forcan 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Forcan 50 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Forcan 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Forcan 50 Tablet may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : UNSAFE - Forcan 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function. - Liver : CAUTION - Forcan 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Forcan 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Forcan 50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Packaging: strip of 4 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Fungal infections
Side Effects: Nausea | Stomach pain
Alcohol Interaction: CAUTION
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: UNSAFE
Liver Interaction: CAUTION