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Flumet Dusting Powder, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Powder. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Flumet Dusting Powder have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Flumet Dusting Powder depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flumet Dusting Powder can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Flumet Dusting Powder are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Flumet Dusting Powder has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Flumet Dusting Powder's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flumet Dusting Powder related warnings section.
Flumet Dusting Powder is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flumet Dusting Powder are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Flumet Dusting Powder may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flumet Dusting Powder is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Flumet Dusting Powder is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Flumet Dusting Powder safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Flumet(Leeford). If you are pregnant, do not take Flumet(Leeford) without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flumet Dusting Powder safe during breastfeeding?
Flumet(Leeford) does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Flumet Dusting Powder on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Flumet(Leeford). If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Flumet Dusting Powder on the Liver?
Side effects of Flumet(Leeford) rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Flumet Dusting Powder on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Flumet(Leeford) on the heart have been reported.
Flumet Dusting Powder should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flumet Dusting Powder unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flumet Dusting Powder habit forming or addictive?
Flumet Dusting Powder is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flumet Dusting Powder, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flumet Dusting Powder can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Flumet Dusting Powder should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Flumet Dusting Powder is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flumet Dusting Powder
It is safe to take Flumet Dusting Powder with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flumet Dusting Powder
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Flumet Dusting Powder with alcohol.
Take Flumet(Leeford) as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
Rarely, Flumet(Leeford) can cause irregular periods. However, if you're experiencing conditions such as leucorrhoea (whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) after taking this medication. Inform your doctor and see a gynaecologist.
Discontinuation of Flumet(Leeford) on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as a headache, dizziness, stomach upset, and diarrhea. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Flumet(Leeford) is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
No, Usually Flumet(Leeford) does not cause nephrotoxicity. But as per FDA reports patients above 65 years have exhibited acute renal failure hence elderly patients should take Flumet(Leeford) only when prescribed. However, the exact mechanism of renal failure associated with this drug is not yet known.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diflucan® (fluconazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 793-794