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Coflun is a antifungal drug that contains the main ingredient fluconazole. The drug is prescribed by a doctor for the treatment and prevention of peripheral or systemic fungal diseases. However, the use of the drug can cause some side effects or interact with other drugs. Therefore, patients need to be cautious and consult a doctor in all cases.1. What is Coflun?
What does Coflun do? Coflun is a prescription drug that is prescribed by doctors for the prevention and treatment of common fungal diseases. The product is a brand-name drug with the main ingredient being Fluconazole - this active ingredient has anti-fungal effects on peripheral or systemic fungi, especially against Candida fungi. Coflun is researched by Chemfar Organics (P)., Ltd (India) to effectively treat common fungi on the body such as nails, skin, lungs, urinary tract, mucous membranes, vagina, whole body canadian fungus, blood, ... In addition to the ability to quickly kill fungi, Coflun 150mg also helps to heal damaged areas due to fungus.
Information about specific Coflun drugs as follows:
Dosage form: tablets Packing: big box with 10 small boxes 1 blister x 1 tablet Ingredients: Fluconazole and other adjuvants
2. Uses and indications of the drug Coflun
2.1. Indications With the main active ingredient is Fluconazole, Coflun drug is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, esophageal thrush, oropharyngeal thrush, skin fungus, nail fungus, systemic Candida. body, peritoneal fungus,... Quick treatment of Candida in the intimate area deep in the vagina. Treatment of meningitis caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. Prevention of Candida infections in bone marrow transplant patients. 2.2. Contraindications Contraindications of the drug Coflun in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to the drug or its active ingredients. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not use it and if they want to use it, they need to be prescribed by a doctor.
3. How to use and dose of Coflun
Coflun medicine is made in tablet form, preserving each tablet in a separate blister, which is convenient when using. Patients need to use by drinking directly with filtered water. To achieve the best effect and avoid damage to the kidneys, the patient should drink plenty of water and drink when eating.
Dosage depends on the condition of the disease and age. Therefore, each doctor will have different and specific dosage indications. Patients can also refer to the dosage information below:
Adults:
Treatment of vaginal and vaginal candidiasis: 1 tablet/day. Treatment of nail fungus and skin fungus: 1-3 tablets/day and use continuously until the disease improves markedly. Treatment of mucosal candidiasis: 1 tablet/day. Duration is about 1 to 2 weeks. Systemic fungal treatment: 3 tablets/day on the first day, 1 capsule/day on the second day and up and maintained for 2 to 4 weeks. Treatment of esophageal fungus: 1 tablet/day and lasts for 2 to 4 weeks continuously. Treatment of fungal meningitis: the first day take 3 tablets / day, the following days take 1-3 tablets. And take as directed by your doctor. Newborns:
Newborns 2 weeks old: 3-6 mg/kg/time/day, the next dose is 72 hours after the first hour. Infants 2 - 4 weeks old: 3-6 mg/kg/time; next dose 48 hours after the first hour Children:
Prophylactic dose: 3 mg/kg/day (superficial fungal infections) or 6-12 mg/kg/day (systemic fungal infections). Treatment: 6mg/kg/day or 12mg/kg/day x 2 times/day (severe cases). Do not take more than 600mg/day.
4. Some notes when using Coflun
Some things to note in the process of using Coflun drugs are as follows:
Side effects of the drug can affect nerves, causing nausea, dizziness, headache. Therefore, if you have to drive or perform physical activities, you should not use Coflun because it can be dangerous. With caution in case of liver or kidney failure or cardiac arrhythmia. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose or stop using it unless indicated. Use caution when using for infants, carefully monitor the health of children during the time of taking the drug, if there are abnormalities, it should be checked immediately. During the drug process, do not use with stimulants such as alcohol or fermented foods.
5. Side effects of the drug Coflun
Like other medicines, during the use of Coflun, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Common side effects: Headache, dizziness, nausea, dizziness, pain Abdominal, diarrhea,... Some rare effects: Elevated liver enzymes, skin rashes, low blood pressure, flaking skin, mild fever, .. Depending on the location, side effects and severity is different in each person. Therefore, in the process of taking the drug, patients need to monitor their health and accompanying abnormal symptoms. When in doubt about any of these symptoms, immediately notify your doctor or pharmacist for advice on appropriate treatment.
6. Drug interactions
Drug interactions when used with other drugs or foods are inevitable, because this is a biochemical reaction. Here are some drug interactions when used with Coflun:
Diabetic drug group: Sulfonylurea, Phenytoin, Theophylline,.. Coumarin anticoagulant, Ciclosporin antiviral drug Rifampicin drug, if used together, need to increase the dose. of Coflun. To avoid interactions and limit the effects of drugs, patients should proactively provide their doctors or pharmacists with a list of medications or supplements they are using for advice on how to use them correctly or instead. by other suitable solutions.
If during treatment with Coflun, the patient wants to use other drugs or foods, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
7. Overuse or missed dose should be handled like?
Missing doses and taking more than the prescribed dose is inevitable. Depending on the case, there will be different treatment:
Overdose: Stop using the drug and inform the doctor for treatment instructions. Missed dose: Take the supplement as soon as you remember. However, if it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Absolutely do not supplement by taking double doses. In short, the drug Coflun is a prescription drug indicated for the treatment of fungal infections. With the main ingredient containing Fluconazole, the drug is used to treat and prevent peripheral or systemic fungal diseases including nails, mucous membranes, urinary tract, skin,... The drug may cause some side effects or interactions. interactions with other drugs, patients should be cautious and consult a doctor in all cases.
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