Uses / Indications:
Fixtral 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of fungal infections. It is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth or vagina (thrush), skin and other parts of the body such as finger and toenails.
Pregnancy interaction:
Fixtral 100mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Fixtral to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take it with any heartburn medications - especially proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers. Requires an acidic pH for absorption. Hence, take it with a full meal for best results. Notify your doctor if you have taken steroids recently.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fixtral 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.If you are taking oral solution, it should be taken one hour before any food or drink.
How it works:
Fixtral 100mg Capsule is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human.
Faq for medicine:
What is Fixtral used for? : Fixtral is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth, eyes, nails, vagina and other internal organs.|Is Fixtral an antibiotic? : Fixtral is an anti-fungal antibiotic. It is useful in treating infections caused by fungi, but not by bacteria, viruses or parasites.|Is Fixtral safe? : Yes, Fixtral is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Fixtral a steroid? : No, Fixtral is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of triazoles.|Is Fixtral stronger than fluconazole? : Fixtral is effective against a much wider range of fungal infections as compared to fluconazole. However, both drugs are equally effective and safe if used for same infections.|Can I take Fixtral with paracetamol? : There are no known drug interactions between Fixtral and paracetamol if taken together. However, interaction can occur. Consult your doctor about all medications that you are currently taking before starting Fixtral.|Can I take Fixtral with amoxicillin or penicillin? : There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Fixtral when taken with amoxicillin or penicillin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.|Does Fixtral affect the action of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)? : There are no known interactions of Fixtral with oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor if you are asked to take Fixtral and you are already taking oral contraceptives.|Does Fixtral treat ringworm (dermatophytoses)? : Yes, Fixtral is used to treat ringworm (known as dermatophytoses e.g. tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum).|Does Fixtral cause an increase in blood pressure? : An increase in blood pressure has been seen with Fixtral in some studies. However, this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have a history of high blood pressure or you are experiencing high blood pressure after taking Fixtral.|Does Fixtral cause erectile dysfunction? : Yes, Fixtral can rarely cause erectile dysfunction (erection problems). Please consult your doctor if you experience this problem.|Does Fixtral cause weight gain? : Weight gain has not been reported as an adverse effect with Fixtral. However, if you experience unexpected weight gain with Fixtral, this could be an indication of an underlying heart problem. Consult your doctor immediately as Fixtral can make your heart problem worse.|Is Fixtral a sulfa drug? : No, Fixtral is not a sulfa drug. It is an azole derivative antifungal medicine.|Does Fixtral cause drowsiness (feeling sleepy)? : Drowsiness (feeling sleepy) has not been reported as a side effect of Fixtral. However, in case you feel very sleepy while taking Fixtral, you must consult your doctor. Dizziness (feeling of fainting) has been reported as a side effect with Fixtral |Does Fixtral cause hair loss? : Hair loss (alopecia) is reported as a side effect of Fixtral in the postmarketing studies. Please consult your doctor in case you experience hair loss while taking Fixtral.|Does Fixtral kill candida? : Yes, Fixtral has been shown to be active against candida and is indicated for the treatment of the infections caused by candida. It is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidasis.|Does Fixtral work for nail fungus (dermatophytoses)? : Yes, Fixtral does work for the nail fungus known as dermatophytoses (tinea unguium). Consult your doctor before starting Fixtral for any infection and you must take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop the medicine until told by your doctor.|Does Fixtral have penicillin in it? : No, Fixtral does not have penicillin in it.|Does Fixtral make you tired? : Fixtral does not make you tired. In case you feel very tired while taking Fixtral, please talk to your doctor immediately as it may be due to an underlying liver problem or a heart condition with fluids in your lungs.|Can I take Fixtral with aspirin? : There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Fixtral when taken with aspirin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.
Medicine interaction:
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