Side Effects:

Common Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure), Nausea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations.

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

Expert advice for Phenylpropanolamine

Do not continue phenylpropanolamine for more than 7 days if your condition does not improve or if you have high fever.
Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement or visual problems due to increased pressure in the eyes (glaucoma).
Seek immediate medical attention and discontinue medication if you experience difficulty in breathing, sudden swelling or skin reactions, fits, rapid heartbeat or hallucinations.
Use with caution if you are a woman or an elderly patient. Woman may be at a higher risk of haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain).
Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking phenylpropanolamine.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to phenylpropanolamine or any of its ingredients.

Expert advice for Flumit Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Flumit 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. Is phenylpropanolamine the same as phenylephrine?
Phenylpropanolamine and phenylephrine are different drugs belonging to the same class of medications (nasal decongestants). Both are used to relieve blocked nose or sinuses caused by common cold and seasonal nasal allergies (hay fever)

Q. Does Phenylpropanolamine cause stroke?
Phenylpropanolamine has shown to increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain). Women are at a higher risk.

Q. Is Phenylpropanolamine a controlled substance?
Phenylpropanolamine is a controlled substance since it can be used for manufacturing of illegal drugs

Q. Is Phenylpropanolamine still on the market?
Phenylpropanolamine is banned in India due to increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain) and is no longer marketed in India

Q. What is Flumit used for?
Flumit 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.Flumit 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 Flumit be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?
Flumit 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 Flumit also.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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