Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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