Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Fungid best used for?
Fungid best 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.Fungid best 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).

Q. Can Fungid best be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Fungid best 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 Fungid best also.

Q. Can Fungid best be taken with azithromycin?
Yes, Fungid best 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.

Q. Can Fungid best cause hair loss?
Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Fungid best. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Fungid best.

Q. Is Fungid best a steroid?
Fungid best is not a steroid. Fungid best belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Is Fungid best an antibiotic?
Fungid best is an antibiotic. It is an antifungal and is used to treat infections caused by fungi.

Q. Is Fungid best safe?
Fungid best is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Fungid best fungistatic or fungicidal?
Fungid best 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.

Q. Is Fungid best over the counter (OTC)?
Fungid best is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with ciprofloxacin?
Fungid best 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.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with metronidazole?
Fungid best 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.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with probiotics?
Fungid best 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.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin and Fungid best 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.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with omeprazole?
Fungid best can increase the level or effect of omeprazole by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with citalopram?
Fungid best can increase the level or effect of citalopram by decreasing its breakdown (metabolism). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with cetirizine?
Fungid best 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.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with erythromycin?
Use of Fungid best 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 Fungid best and erythromycin is not recommended at all.

Q. Can I take Fungid best with nitrofurantoin?
Fungid best 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.

Q. Does Fungid best work?
Fungid best works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Fungid best treat bacterial vaginosis?
Fungid best does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Fungid best 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).

Q. Does Fungid best treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Fungid best 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.

Q. Does Fungid best make you tired?
Fungid best can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Fungid best as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Fungid best can affect your liver.

Q. Does Fungid best contain penicillin?
Fungid best does not contain penicillin. Fungid best belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Does Fungid best have sulfa in it?
Fungid best does not contain sulfur. Fungid best belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Q. Does Fungid best treat chlamydia?
Fungid best does not treat Chlamydia. Fungid best is used for the treatment of fungal infections.

Q. Can I take Fungid best for yeast infection?
Fungid best 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.