Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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