Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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