Prosican 150mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Prosican 150mg Tablet

Fluconazole(150mg)

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Prosican 150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Prosican 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Prosican 150mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prosican 150mg 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Prosican 150mg Tablet

Fluconazole(150mg)

Prosican tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

How prosican tablet works

Prosican 150mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Common side effects of prosican tablet

Headache, Nausea, Stomach pain

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Expert advice FOR Prosican Tablet

  • Your doctor has prescribed Fluconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop severe skin rash like blistering of the skin along with fever.

Frequently asked questions FOR Prosican 150mg Tablet

Fluconazole

Q. What is Prosican 150mg Tablet used for?
Prosican 150mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It is used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain) and Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs). Additionally, it is helpful in the treatment of infections caused by Candida found in the bloodstream, body organs (e.g., heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat, and denture sore mouth), and genital thrush (infection of the vagina or penis). It can also be used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.
Q. Can Prosican 150mg Tablet be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Prosican 150mg Tablet has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of oral contraceptives). It can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Before starting the treatment with Prosican 150mg Tablet inform your doctor if you are taking birth control pills.
Q. Can Prosican 150mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Prosican 150mg Tablet may cause hair loss as a rare side effect. If during the treatment you experience hair loss, inform your doctor.
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Q. Is Prosican 150mg Tablet effective?
Yes, Prosican 150mg Tablet is effective when used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Prosican 150mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Is Prosican 150mg Tablet fungistatic or fungicidal?
Prosican 150mg Tablet is primarily fungistatic which means it controls the growth of fungus). However, it may also act as a fungicidal (kills fungus) medicine against certain organisms, specifically Cryptococcus in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.
Q. Does Prosican 150mg Tablet treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Prosican 150mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI) caused mainly by Candida. However, bacteria growth can also cause UTI in some cases. If you are suffering from UTI, please consult your doctor as the cause of infection (fungal or bacterial, or other) needs to be identified before the start of any treatment.
Q. Can I take Prosican 150mg Tablet with alcohol?
Yes, Prosican 150mg Tablet can be taken with alcohol. No interactions have been reported between the two. However, it is better to consult your doctor on the use of alcohol before taking Prosican 150mg Tablet to avoid any side effects and get the maximum benefit of Prosican 150mg Tablet.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Prosican 150mg Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Prosican 150mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Can I take Prosican 150mg Tablet for yeast infection?
Yes, Prosican 150mg Tablet can be used for the treatment of yeast (candidal) infection. However, if you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, consult your doctor. This is because proper diagnosis is required before starting any therapy.
Q. Is Prosican 150mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Prosican 150mg Tablet is not a steroid. Prosican 150mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.
Q. Does Prosican 150mg Tablet treat bacterial vaginosis?
No, Prosican 150mg Tablet does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Prosican 150mg Tablet is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, consult your doctor. This is because the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial) is required to start your treatment.
Q. Does Prosican 150mg Tablet make you feel tired?
Yes, Prosican 150mg Tablet can make you feel tired. If you experience excessive tiredness during the treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor. The reason for tiredness could be a sign of an underlying liver problem as Prosican 150mg Tablet can affect your liver.
Q. Is Prosican 150mg Tablet over the counter (OTC)?
No, Prosican 150mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Is Prosican 150mg Tablet safe to be used in pregnancy?
No, Prosican 150mg Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy. Studies suggest that the use of Prosican 150mg Tablet during pregnancy is harmful to the development of the baby. Therefore, Prosican 150mg Tablet is prescribed in pregnant women only if the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks involved. However, if a woman gets pregnant during the treatment with Prosican 150mg Tablet, she must be well informed about the potential harm to the baby. If you are planning to conceive, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Prosican 150mg Tablet.
Q. I feel better now, can I stop taking Prosican 150mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Prosican 150mg Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor. This is because suddenly stopping the medication may worsen your condition and your infection may return. Continue your medication even if you feel better as your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the fungus to continue to grow and hence, prevent complete healing.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 July, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)