Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Syntran Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed Syntran to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take it with any heartburn medications - especially proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers. Requires an acidic pH for absorption. Hence, take it with a full meal for best results. Notify your doctor if you have taken steroids recently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Syntran used for?
Syntran is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth, eyes, nails, vagina and other internal organs.

Q. Is Syntran an antibiotic?
Syntran is an anti-fungal antibiotic. It is useful in treating infections caused by fungi, but not by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Q. Is Syntran safe?
Yes, Syntran is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Syntran a steroid?
No, Syntran is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of triazoles.

Q. Is Syntran stronger than fluconazole?
Syntran is effective against a much wider range of fungal infections as compared to fluconazole. However, both drugs are equally effective and safe if used for same infections.

Q. Can I take Syntran with paracetamol?
There are no known drug interactions between Syntran and paracetamol if taken together. However, interaction can occur. Consult your doctor about all medications that you are currently taking before starting Syntran.

Q. Can I take Syntran with amoxicillin or penicillin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Syntran when taken with amoxicillin or penicillin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Syntran affect the action of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)?
There are no known interactions of Syntran with oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor if you are asked to take Syntran and you are already taking oral contraceptives.

Q. Does Syntran treat ringworm (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Syntran is used to treat ringworm (known as dermatophytoses e.g. tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum).

Q. Does Syntran cause an increase in blood pressure?
An increase in blood pressure has been seen with Syntran in some studies. However, this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have a history of high blood pressure or you are experiencing high blood pressure after taking Syntran.

Q. Does Syntran cause erectile dysfunction?
Yes, Syntran can rarely cause erectile dysfunction (erection problems). Please consult your doctor if you experience this problem.

Q. Does Syntran cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as an adverse effect with Syntran. However, if you experience unexpected weight gain with Syntran, this could be an indication of an underlying heart problem. Consult your doctor immediately as Syntran can make your heart problem worse.

Q. Is Syntran a sulfa drug?
No, Syntran is not a sulfa drug. It is an azole derivative antifungal medicine.

Q. Does Syntran cause drowsiness (feeling sleepy)?
Drowsiness (feeling sleepy) has not been reported as a side effect of Syntran. However, in case you feel very sleepy while taking Syntran, you must consult your doctor. Dizziness (feeling of fainting) has been reported as a side effect with Syntran

Q. Does Syntran cause hair loss?
Hair loss (alopecia) is reported as a side effect of Syntran in the postmarketing studies. Please consult your doctor in case you experience hair loss while taking Syntran.

Q. Does Syntran kill candida?
Yes, Syntran has been shown to be active against candida and is indicated for the treatment of the infections caused by candida. It is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidasis.

Q. Does Syntran work for nail fungus (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Syntran does work for the nail fungus known as dermatophytoses (tinea unguium). Consult your doctor before starting Syntran for any infection and you must take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop the medicine until told by your doctor.

Q. Does Syntran have penicillin in it?
No, Syntran does not have penicillin in it.

Q. Does Syntran make you tired?
Syntran does not make you tired. In case you feel very tired while taking Syntran, please talk to your doctor immediately as it may be due to an underlying liver problem or a heart condition with fluids in your lungs.

Q. Can I take Syntran with aspirin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Syntran when taken with aspirin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.