Forcan 200 Mg

This Tablet is an anti-fungal drug. It is used to prevent and treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts. It acts by stopping the growth and multiplication of these organisms.

It is used for Fungal infections, Fungus infections, Fungal infection and other conditions. Forcan 200mg Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

It contains Fluconazole as an active ingredient.

It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi.

Cipla manufactures Forcan 200mg Tablet.

How To Forcan 200mg Work?

This 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.

What is Forcan 200mg Tablet?

Belonging to the drug group known as triazole antifungals, Forcan 200mg Tablet is used for treating various fungal infections. It includes yeast infections of the mouth, throat, food pipe, lungs, vagina as well as other organs. The medication is also beneficial for the treatment of meningitis, the infection of the membranes that cover the brain and the spine, which is caused due to fungus. It is also used for preventing yeast infection in people who have a possibility of having a fungal infection when undergoing chemotherapy or a radiation therapy before bone marrow transplantation as the immune system is likely to be weakened at this time.

Forcan Tablet prevents the fungus that can spread the infection in your body to reproduce. It is available in both tablet and liquid form to be taken orally. Usually, this medication is taken once in a day, with food or without it. The dosage and duration of taking the medicine depends on your health condition and how responsive your body is to the drug. Ensure to take the dosage as prescribed by the doctor, not more or less.

The common side effects of Forcan 200mg Tablet include headache, diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, vomiting, rashes in people with low immunity and getting a different taste of foods that you have. These mild side effects generally go away in a few days or 1-2 weeks. In case it does not, you may consult your doctor. There are some serious side effects though, that need immediate medical attention.

How To Take Forcan 200mg Tablet?

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. This Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Instruction for Forcan 200mg

This Tablet should be taken following all the instructions that are given by your doctor. To ensure complete recovery and no relapse, the full course of treatment should be followed. It is more effective if taken at the same time on all days. Any instance of side effect should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Drug interaction of Forcan 200mg

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

• Atorvastatin
• Cisapride
• Clopidogrel
• Erythromycin
• Warfarin
• Tretinoin

Side Effects of Forcan 200mg

In addition to its intended effect, This Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• QT Prolongation
• Alopecia
• Seizures
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Warning of Forcan 200mg tablet

It 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.

Itt is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

This Tablet may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive.

This Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Precaution of Forcan 200mg tablet

Your doctor has prescribed This Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Forcan 200mg Dosage

Oral and topical forms: The missed dose of This Tablet should be taken/used as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. Since Forcan Tablet is mostly administered by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Oral and Topical forms: Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with It. Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Uses of Forcan 200mg

This Tablet is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

Storage of Forcan 200mg

Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Forcan 200mg Tablet.