Fluconazole Tablets (Forcan) - Product Information
Forcan tablets, also known as Fluconazole generic are antifungal antibiotics which contain Fluconazole as the active ingredient. Fluconazole tablets belongs to the class of drugs called triazoles. Fluconazole tablets are beneficial for the treatment of fungal infections that affect different parts of the body such as mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and also the blood.
Treatment with Fluconazole tablets is generally recommended in skin infections caused by a type of fungi called tinea. Forcan tablets are also used in the treatment of the commonly-occurring fungal infection of the mouth (oral thrush) and vagina (vaginal thrush) caused by a type of yeast called Candida. Fluconazole tablets are also used as a preventive measure against yeast and fungal infection in people who are low on immunity due to different factors such as cancer treatment (chemotherapy), bone marrow transplant, or immune deficiency diseases such as AIDS.
In our online pharmacy, Forcan tablets are available in the strength of 150 mg and 200 mg of Fluconazole.
We also have in stock Clotrimazole Cream (Canesten cream) which is topically administered for the treatment of various common fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, fungal nappy rash, and various yeast infections.
Name of the Drug
Forcan tablets. Forcan tablets are also available under different brand names such as Trican, Alfumet, or Candivast.
Forcan tablets are also known as Generic Fluconazole tablets.
Manufacturer of Forcan Tablets
Forcan tablets, available in our online pharmacy are manufactured by Cipla Pvt. Ltd.
Website: www.cipla.com
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
The active ingredient present in Forcan tablets is Fluconazole. Each Forcan tablet contains 150 mg or 200 mg of Fluconazole.
The inactive ingredients present in Generic Fluconazole pills are microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake dye, and magnesium stearate.
Fluconazole Indications - What are Forcan Tablets Used For?
Forcan tablets, manufactured by Cipla Pvt. Ltd. in strengths of 150 mg and 200 mg, are commonly used as oral therapy for the treatment and prevention of various yeast and fungal infections. Fluconazole belongs to a class of antibiotics called triazoles.
Fluconazole tablets are used to treat fungal and yeast infections which affect the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus, abdomen, lungs, blood, and other organs. Fluconazole tablets are used for the effective treatment of meningitis, a type of fungal infection of the membranes that protect the organs of the central nervous system, namely brain and spine.
Fluconazole is also used to prevent yeast infections in patients who have developed low immune resistance due to chemotherapy or radiation therapy before a bone marrow transplant or due to immune deficiency diseases such as AIDS.
Generic Fluconazole pills effectively treat fungal infections by disrupting the cell membrane formation of the fungus which cause the infection, thus weakening its capacity to inflict further infection in the patient.
Fluconazole Dosage - How to Take Forcan Tablets?
Generic Fluconazole tablets should be administered exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Fluconazole tablets depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight (especially in kids), other medical conditions, and current medications. Fluconazole tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water. Fluconazole tablets should be administered once daily, either before or after a meal. You doctor may alter the dosage and the number of times you should take Fluconazole tablets depending on your response to treatment and the nature/severity of your infection. The level of Fluconazole in the body should be kept at a constant level for best and effective results. You should be systematic about the daily schedule for the medication such that you take Fluconazole tablets at the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication.
Continue taking Fluconazole tablets for the recommended treatment period without missing any doses because this may result in antibiotic resistance of the fungus. Do not stop the treatment temporarily even if you feel that your symptoms have cleared because your symptoms may reduce even before the infection clears. Fluconazole tablets cannot be used for the treatment of viral infections such as common cold and flu.
The recommended dosage in children should not exceed 600 milligrams, unless advised by your doctor. For infections such as vaginal thrush, the recommended dosage is a single dose of 150 mg Fluconazole tablets. Patients suffering from other infections may require treatment with Fluconazole tablets administered possibly twice a day, for a longer period of time, may a couple of weeks.
Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. tablets (Generic tablets) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss your regular dose of Fluconazole tablets, take it as soon as you remember.
You can continue your regular schedule the next day. If you remember the missed Fluconazole tablets the next day, take your regular dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Fluconazole tablets.
Fluconazole Mechanism of Action – How Does Forcan Work?
Fluconazole is an antifungal antibiotic which is used by patients suffering from yeast and fungal infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus, abdomen, lungs, blood, and other organs.
Fluconazole tablets belongs to the triazoles class of drugs. Generic Fluconazole tablets treat the fungal infection by stopping the growth of the fungus which cause the infection.
Fluconazole tablets exert its mechanism of action by disrupting the cell membrane formation of the fungus which cause the infection, thus weakening its capacity to inflict further infection in the patient.
Storage for Forcan Tablets
Store Fluconazole tablets at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C.
Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume Fluconazole tablets (Forcan) beyond its expiration date printed on the blister pack. Keep the pack of Generic Fluconazole tablets away from the reach of children and pets.
Do not discard Fluconazole tablets along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.
Contraindications
Forcan tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Fluconazole or any inactive ingredient present in Forcan tablets.
Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Fluconazole Tablets
Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Forcan tablets (Generic Fluconazole tablets), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have a weak immune system, kidney or liver disease, rare inherited blood condition called porphyria, a history of Long QT syndrome, heart failure, slow heartbeat, HIV infection, diabetes, cancer, or blood electrolyte problems (low blood levels of potassium and magnesium), heart rhythm problem or an irregular heartbeat.
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Fluconazole or other azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole) or any inactive ingredient in Forcan tablets (Generic Fluconazole tablets). Please tell your doctor if you have an allergy to clotrimazole (Lotrimin), econazole (Spectazole), ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Monistat, Oravig), sertaconazole (Ertaczo), sulconazole (Exelderm), terconazole (Terazol), tioconazole (Vagistat-1), or voriconazole (Vfend).
Fluconazole Interactions
Before beginning the oral therapy of Forcan tablets, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Generic Fluconazole tablets are known to have drug interactions with certain other medications. Please inform your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants (warfarin), benzodiazepines (alprazolam), buspirone, carbamazepine, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, ergot alkaloids (ergotamine ), haloperidol, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins" (simvastatin), hydantoins (phenytoin), methadone, muscarinic antagonists (solifenacin, tolterodine), narcotics (codeine), ramelteon, sulfonylureas (glipizide), theophylline, or tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline) because Fluconazole may increase the risk of their side effects. Aldosterone blockers (eplerenone), amiodarone, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, serotonin receptor agonists (eletriptan), macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin), quinolines (ciprofloxacin), or terfenadine increase the risk of severe irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation). Rifabutin increases the risk of certain eye problems (uveitis). Macrolide immunosuppressants (tacrolimus) increase the risk of kidney problems. Rifampin or proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole) decrease the efficacy of Fluconazole.
Fluconazole Tablets and Alcohol
Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Generic Fluconazole tablets (Forcan tablets) and consult your doctor for further information.
Fluconazole Tablets - Driving and Other Activities
Fluconazole tablets may make you light-headed or impair your vision. Avoid activities such as driving, using machinery, or performing any activity that requires complete vigilance or perfect vision until you are sure about your safety.
Live Vaccinations, Surgery and Regular Medical Tests
If you plan to have live vaccinations, surgery or any dental procedure, inform your doctor, anesthetist, or dentist about your course of Fluconazole tablets. In case of an emergency medical treatment, please inform the practitioner about your course of Fluconazole tablets and the details of your last dose.
Side Effects of Forcan Tablets
The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Forcan tablets (Generic Fluconazole tablets):
- Cardiovascular System- fast or irregular heartbeat
- Central Nervous System- dizziness, headache, seizures (convulsion), fainting,
- Gastrointestinal System- nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, swollen or tender abdomen, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth, indigestion,
- Genitourinary System- dark urine, clay-colored stools
- Musculoskeletal System- body aches, muscle pain, weakness, or cramping
- Dermatological System- scaly, red skin over a large portion of the body, severe blistering, peeling, easy bruising or bleeding
- Hypersensitivity- rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
- General- hair loss, fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, unusual weakness
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Forcan tablets (Generic Fluconazole tablets). Please contact your doctor immediately in case you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Fluconazole tablets.
Fluconazole Tablets during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Fluconazole tablets is a Pregnancy Category D medication and the long-term administration of Fluconazole Tablets in pregnant women can cause developmental defects in the unborn fetus.
However, a single dose of Fluconazole tablet for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection will not harm the fetus. Fluconazole is known to be transmitted to a baby through breastmilk. Nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding an infant during the course of Fluconazole tablets.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers who are undergoing treatment with Fluconazole tablets should consult their doctor and understand its therapeutic benefits and accompanying risks before continuing the course of treatment with Fluconazole tablets.
Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.
Buy Fluconazole Tablets Online at Only $3.75 per Pill
You can buy Fluconazole tablets online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price.
Forcan 150 mg and 200 mg pills, manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India are supplied in a blister pack of 1 or 4 tablets. The 150 mg tablets cost only $3.75 per unit when you place an order for 24 tablets.
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