Alfucoz 50mg Tablet

Alfucoz 50mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat a broad range of infections caused due to fungi and yeast. A fungal infection is caused when a fungus invades and affects any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood.

Alfucoz 50mg Tablet contains ‘Fluconazole’ that kills or prevents fungi or yeast by inhibiting an enzyme in fungi responsible for its normal fat metabolism, which interferes with the formation of the fungal cell membrane. As a result, fungal or yeast cells get killed, or their growth is minimized.

Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Alfucoz 50mg Tablet has common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, stomach pain, and altered food tastes. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Alfucoz 50mg Tablet or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems before starting Alfucoz 50mg Tablet. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Alfucoz 50mg Tablet. It is advised to avoid alcohol intake while using Alfucoz 50mg Tablet to prevent any undesirable effects.

Alfucoz 50mg Tablet works by killing the fungus/yeast and preventing its growth by inhibiting the fungal cell membrane formation. It is used to treat various fungal or yeast infections, such as vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), oesophagal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), candida infections (urinary tract infections, peritonitis), and cryptococcal meningitis. Besides this, Alfucoz 50mg Tablet is also used to prevent candidiasis and coccidioidomycosis in patients who receive cancer or radiation treatment while undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Alfucoz 50mg Tablet is effective in treating soft tissue and pulmonary infections when compared to other azole antifungal drugs.

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Stomach upset

• Dizziness

• Stomach pain

• Altered food tastes

Please inform your doctor if you use any prescription, or non-prescription medicines, including vitamin and herbal supplements before using Alfucoz 50mg Tablet. Do not use Alfucoz 50mg Tablet if you are allergic to Alfucoz 50mg Tablet or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems before starting Alfucoz 50mg Tablet. This medicine may not be suitable for some people who have a weakened immune system, diabetes, cancer, or low blood magnesium or potassium levels; however, please seek medical advice. Pregnant or lactating women should consult the doctor before taking the Alfucoz 50mg Tablet. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or other side effects that may affect your mental ability to drive. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Alfucoz 50mg Tablet to avoid undesirable effects 

• Avoid frequent douching to maintain the natural moisture in the vagina.

• Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.

• Avoid harsh products on your skin.

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• It is advisable to follow a candida diet during yeast infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, and alcohol, and includes low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and gluten-free foods.

• A very-high sugar or high-carbohydrate diet may increase the count of Candida in some people.