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Forcon

Forcon capsule (Fluconazole) is a broad spectrum antimycotic.

Package contains: Each package contains 1 capsule. Forcon

Composition:

Each capsule contains:

Fluconazole (B.P) 150mg

(Linear’s Specs)

Dosage and administration: As prescribed by the physician.

Dosage in Adults:

  • Oropharyngeal candidiasis: 50 mg daily for 7-14 days.
  • Oesophageal candidiasis: 50 mg daily for 14-30 days.
  • Vaginal candidiasis: 150 mg by mouth as a single dose.
  • Systematic candidiasis: 400 mg as initial dose followed by 200mg daily for 28 days or longer based on clinical response.
  • Acute cryptococcal meningitis & other cryptococcal infection: 400 mg as initial dose followed by 200mg to 400mg daily, duration of treatment depending on clinical & mycological response.

Dosage in children:

Use in children below the age of 16 is not recommended, however when the treating physician. Considers Fluconazole therapy imperative, the following daily doses for children aged 1 year & older with normal renal function are recommended.

  • Superficial candidiasis infections: 1-2mg / kg.
  • Systematic candidiasis infections: 3-6mg / kg.

Indication:

Fluconazole capsules are indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:

Mucosal candidiasis

Systematic candidiasis

Vaginal candidiasis

Prevention of fungal infection

Cryptococcosis

Fluconazole can be used as maintenance therapy to prevent replace of cryptococcal disease in patients with AIDS.

Contraindications: Fluconazole capsules are contraindications in patients with known hypersensitive to the drug or to related azole compounds & in advanced liver disease.

Precautions: Caution should be exercised in renal impairment, pregnancy, breastfeeding & in raised liver enzymes. The use of Fluconazole in nursing mothers is not recommended. The use of Fluconazole in children below the age of 1 year is not recommended.

Adverse effects: Fluconazole is generally well tolerated. The common side effects associated with Fluconazole are nausea, headache, skin rash, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence & elevated liver function values.

Instructions:  Use as directed by the physician. Store at cool and dry place, protect medicine from light and reach of children. For further information, please see the enclosed leaflet. Forcon-back

Manufacturer and buy online:

Forcon capsule is manufactured by Linear pharma Pvt Ltd. http://www.linearpharma.com.pk

Forcon is not available online, you can buy it from any pharmacy nearby you.