It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Antifungal before taking it.
What is Antifungal
Antifungal is an Antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat yeast infections. Oral Antifungal is used to treat and prevent yeast infections of the mouth and throat. Antifungal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in Antifungal guide.
Antifungal side effects
Stop taking Antifungal and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction. Side effects are not likely to occur with Antifungal. Continue to take Antifungal and talk to your doctor if you experience
nausea or stomach upset,
vomiting,
itching, or
an unpleasant sensation in the mouth.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Antifungal dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Oral Thrush:
Treatment: 10 mg troche orally 5 times a day for 14 days. Prophylaxis: 10 mg orally 3 times a day for immunosuppressed patients that include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation. Continue treatment for the duration of chemotherapy or until steroids are reduced to maintenance levels.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Oral Thrush:
Greater than 3 years: Treatment: 10 mg troche orally 5 times a day for 14 days. Prophylaxis: 10 mg orally 3 times a day for immunosuppressed patients that include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation. Continue treatment for the duration of chemotherapy or until steroids are reduced to maintenance levels.
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Can Antifungal be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Antifungal?
Since Antifungal is not absorbed by your body, drug interactions are not expected. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Who should not take Antifungal?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take Antifungal, or you may need a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment.
Antifungal is not absorbed through your stomach. It will not treat fungal infections in any part of your body other than your mouth and throat. Talk to your doctor if you have another type of fungal infection such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, or a vaginal yeast infection.
Oral Antifungal is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Antifungal will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether Antifungal will harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The safety and effectiveness of Antifungal have not been established for children younger than 3 years of age.
How should I take Antifungal?
Take Antifungal exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
The troches should be allowed to dissolve slowly in your mouth. Suck on one troche at a time until it is completely dissolved, usually 30 minutes.
Do not chew or swallow the troches whole.
The troches are usually used five times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store Antifungal at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Can Antifungal be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Antifungal be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Antifungal, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Antifungal. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Antifungal? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Antifungal should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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