Fungican 150 mg 2 capsules

Fungican 150 mg 2 Capsules

Composition:

Fluconazole – 150 mg.
Gelatin.
Lactose.
Corn starch.
Magnesium stearate.
Titanium dioxide.
Purified water.

Product Description:

Fungican is a broad-spectrum antifungal drug from the group of triazole derivatives.
The active substance fluconazole inhibits fungal enzymes, disrupts the synthesis of ergosterol in the cell membrane, which leads to the death or growth arrest of fungal cells.
Effective against Candida, Cryptococcus neoformans, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Coccidioides immitis, and other pathogenic fungi.

Indications for Use:

• Vaginal candidiasis.
• Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis.
• Systemic candidiasis.
• Cryptococcal meningitis and other cryptococcal infections.
• Skin fungal infections (dermatophytosis, pityriasis versicolor, onychomycosis).
• Prevention of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.

Method of Administration and Dosage:

Vaginal candidiasis: 1 capsule (150 mg) once.
For recurrences – 1 capsule monthly for 4–12 months.
Skin infections: 1 capsule (150 mg) once weekly, course 2–4 weeks, for athlete’s foot up to 6 weeks.
Pityriasis versicolor: 2 capsules (300 mg) once weekly for 2–3 weeks.
Onychomycosis: 1 capsule (150 mg) once weekly, course 3–6 months (fingernails), 6–12 months (toenails).
Oropharyngeal candidiasis: 1 capsule (150 mg) daily for 7–14 days.
Systemic infections: initial dose 300–450 mg, then 150–300 mg daily, course 6–8 weeks.
Prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients: 50–400 mg daily.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to fluconazole or other azole drugs.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding (except for life-threatening infections).
Children under 1 year of age.

Precautions:

Use with caution in patients with liver and kidney impairment.
Monitor possible drug interactions (warfarin, statins, benzodiazepines).
Regular monitoring of liver function tests during prolonged use.

Adverse reaction / Side Effects:

Headache.
Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
Elevated liver enzymes.
Rare – skin rash, anaphylaxis.

Pregnancy and Lactation:

Use is contraindicated, especially in high doses and during prolonged courses, due to risk of congenital malformations.
Permitted only in life-threatening fungal infections.

Storage Conditions:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
In a dry place, protected from light.
Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging:

Capsules of 150 mg, 2 capsules per blister, carton box.