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Flucos 0.5 % Dusting Powder

Manufactured byAdcock Ingram Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsFluconazole
₹154.62

Description

Flucos 0.5 % Dusting Powder is an anti-fungal medicine used to treat and prevent fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm infections, etc. This medicine treats the fungal infections caused due to excessive sweating. It also helps to relieve the irritation, rashes, and redness of the skin due to diaper rash.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Flucos 0.5 % Dusting Powder

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Flucos 0.5 % Dusting Powder

Skin irritation

Burning sensation of skin

Redness of skin

Dry or scaly skin

Uses of Flucos 0.5 % Dusting Powder

What is it prescribed for?

Skin fungal infections

This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of fungal skin infections caused by ringworms, candida fungus, etc.

Tinea Cruris

This medicine is used for the treatment of tinea cruris (Jock itch) which is an infection that affects the skin of genitals, buttocks, and inner thighs.

Tinea Corporis

This medicine is used for the treatment of tinea corporis, which is a superficial fungal infection that affects the arms and legs.

Tinea Pedis

This medicine is used for the treatment of tinea pedis (also known as athlete's foot), is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet.

Diaper rash

This medicine is used to relieve the irritation, rashes, and redness of the skin due to diaper rash.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to fluconazole or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

External use only

This medicine is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.

Skin irritation

This medicine has the potential of causing an allergic reaction in the body. Any instance indicative of allergic reactions should be reported to the doctor in the first instance. Appropriate corrective measures or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is meant for external use only. If the medicine is swallowed, seek immediate medical help. Follow all dosing instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than recommended by your doctor. Report any severe undesired side effects or a lack of improvement to the doctor immediately.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine acts by stopping the production of a certain vital component for the fungi. This results in the disruption of the cell membrane formation process and inhibits the growth of the organism.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals

Schedule

OTC

Fluconazole - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 24 September 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00196

Fluconazole [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 26 September 2019]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Fluconazole

Related Questions

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Answer from Dr. Lavina Batra
It varies
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I was given flucos 200 by a doctor for fungal balanitis. When should I take it? Is it abnormal that...more
Answer from Dr. Lakin Vira
Yes it can.
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I had visited a doctor regarding skin infection and was prescribed to take Flucos 150mg tablet but t...more
Answer from Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
Same..no problem.. however treatment depends on the severity...Fungus or yeast i...more
Question:
What are the side effects? Is it safe to consume? My doctor has prescribed 2 tabs per week for 4 wee...more
Answer from Dr. Garima Kalway
Side-effects of what??It is unclear. Please consult directly
Question:
Which product is good for face in summer for 7 years boy. 1.sunscreen 2.flucos powder
Answer from Dr. Sandeep Gupta
Sunscreen like sunstop 19
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Sep 2019

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₹154.62