Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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