Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Fumycin Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed Fumycin 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 Fumycin used for?
Fumycin 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.Fumycin 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 Fumycin be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin also.

Q. Can Fumycin be taken with azithromycin?
Yes, Fumycin 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 Fumycin cause hair loss?
Hair loss is a rare side effect seen with the use of Fumycin. Talk to your doctor if you experience hair fall while taking Fumycin.

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

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

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

Q. Is Fumycin fungistatic or fungicidal?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin over the counter (OTC)?
Fumycin is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Fumycin with ciprofloxacin?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin with metronidazole?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin with probiotics?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin with clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin and Fumycin 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 Fumycin with omeprazole?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin with citalopram?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin with cetirizine?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin with erythromycin?
Use of Fumycin 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 Fumycin and erythromycin is not recommended at all.

Q. Can I take Fumycin with nitrofurantoin?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin work?
Fumycin works if taken for the right indication for a prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Fumycin treat bacterial vaginosis?
Fumycin does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Fumycin 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 Fumycin treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Fumycin 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 Fumycin make you tired?
Fumycin can make you feel tired. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Fumycin as it could be a sign of underlying liver problem. Fumycin can affect your liver.

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Fumycin for yeast infection?
Fumycin 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.