Uses / Indications:
Fungicip 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
Pregnancy interaction:
Fungicip 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Fungicip to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
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. Fungicip 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Fungicip 200mg Tablet 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 Fungicip used for? : Fungicip is an antifungal drug, used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain), Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs), infections caused by Candida, found in the blood stream, body organs (e.g. heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat and denture sore mouth), genital thrush – infection of the vagina or penis, skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.Fungicip capsules can also be used to stop cryptococcal meningitis, mucosal thrush, vaginal thrush from coming back and to stop you from getting an infection caused by Candida (if your immune system is weak and not working properly).|Can Fungicip be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills? : Fungicip has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of OCPs), it can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Talk to your doctor if you are taking birth control pills and you have been asked to take Fungicip also.|Can Fungicip be taken with azithromycin? : Yes, Fungicip can be safely taken with azithromycin. A combination kit with agents of the similar class is available for vaginal infections. Talk to your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your conditions.|Can Fungicip cause hair loss? : Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Fungicip. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Fungicip.|Is Fungicip a steroid? : Fungicip is not a steroid. Fungicip belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.|Is Fungicip an antibiotic? : Fungicip is an antibiotic. It is an antifungal and is used to treat infections caused by fungi.|Is Fungicip safe? : Fungicip is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Is Fungicip fungistatic or fungicidal? : Fungicip is primarily fungistatic (inhibits the growth of fungus), however it may be fungicidal (kills fungus) against certain organisms in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.|Is Fungicip over the counter (OTC)? : Fungicip is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.|Can I take Fungicip with ciprofloxacin? : Fungicip can be taken with ciprofloxacin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Fungicip with metronidazole? : Fungicip can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Fungicip with probiotics? : Fungicip can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Fungicip with clarithromycin? : Clarithromycin and Fungicip both increase QT interval (abnormal heart rate). It can increase the level of clarithromycin by decreasing its breakdown, further increasing the chances of an abnormal heart rhythm. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Fungicip with omeprazole? : Fungicip can increase the level or effect of omeprazole by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Fungicip with citalopram? : Fungicip can increase the level or effect of citalopram by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Fungicip with cetirizine? : Fungicip can be taken with cetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Fungicip with erythromycin? : Use of Fungicip and erythromycin at the same time has the potential to increase the risk of cardiotoxicity (harmful to heart) and consequently sudden heart death. Co-administration of Fungicip and erythromycin is not recommended at all.|Can I take Fungicip with nitrofurantoin? : Fungicip can be taken with nitrofurantoin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Fungicip work? : Fungicip works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Does Fungicip treat bacterial vaginosis? : Fungicip does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Fungicip is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, please consult your doctor as treatment should be started after the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial).|Does Fungicip treat urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Fungicip is used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Candida. UTI can be caused by bacteria also. 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.|Does Fungicip make you tired? : Fungicip can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Fungicip as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Fungicip can affect your liver.|Does Fungicip contain penicillin? : Fungicip does not contain penicillin. Fungicip belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.|Does Fungicip have sulfa in it? : Fungicip does not contain sulfur. Fungicip belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.|Does Fungicip treat chlamydia? : Fungicip does not treat Chlamydia. Fungicip is used for the treatment of fungal infections.|Can I take Fungicip for yeast infection? : Fungicip is used to treat infections caused by fungi and can be used to help you from getting a candidal (yeast) infection. If you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, please consult your doctor as it requires a proper diagnosis before the start of any therapy.
Medicine interaction:
Fungicip with Tamsulosin|Fungicip with Terazosin|Fungicip with Cilostazol|Fungicip with Haloperidol|Fungicip with Risperidone|Fungicip with Levosulpiride|Fungicip with Blonanserin|Fungicip with Chlorpromazine|Fungicip with Ebastine|Fungicip with Prazosin|Fungicip with Iloperidone|Fungicip with Lercanidipine|Fungicip with Paliperidone|Fungicip with Aripiprazole|Fungicip with Fluphenazine|Fungicip with Alfuzosin|Fungicip with Clozapine|Fungicip with Loxapine|Fungicip with Olanzapine|Fungicip with Penfluridol|Fungicip with Naftopidil|Fungicip with Zotepine|Fungicip with Eplerenone|Fungicip with Flupenthixol|Fungicip with Sulpiride|Fungicip with Tolterodine|Fungicip with Silodosin|Fungicip with Quetiapine|Fungicip with Bosentan|Fungicip with Phenoxybenzamine|Fungicip with Trifluoperazine|Fungicip with Thioridazine|Fungicip with Nicergoline|Fungicip with Pimozide|Fungicip with Doxazosin|Fungicip with Amisulpride|Fungicip with Reboxetine|Fungicip with Azithromycin
