Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Kansel-IT Capsule
Your doctor has prescribed Kansel-it 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 Kansel-it used for?
Kansel-it is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of skin, mouth, eyes, nails, vagina and other internal organs.

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

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

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

Q. Is Kansel-it stronger than fluconazole?
Kansel-it 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 Kansel-it with paracetamol?
There are no known drug interactions between Kansel-it and paracetamol if taken together. However, interaction can occur. Consult your doctor about all medications that you are currently taking before starting Kansel-it.

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

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

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

Q. Does Kansel-it cause an increase in blood pressure?
An increase in blood pressure has been seen with Kansel-it 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 Kansel-it.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Kansel-it kill candida?
Yes, Kansel-it 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 Kansel-it work for nail fungus (dermatophytoses)?
Yes, Kansel-it does work for the nail fungus known as dermatophytoses (tinea unguium). Consult your doctor before starting Kansel-it 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 Kansel-it have penicillin in it?
No, Kansel-it does not have penicillin in it.

Q. Does Kansel-it make you tired?
Kansel-it does not make you tired. In case you feel very tired while taking Kansel-it, 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 Kansel-it with aspirin?
There are no clinically observed drug interactions between Kansel-it when taken with aspirin. Please talk to your doctor in case you are taking the two medicines together.