Afung 200 mg Capsule

Composition of Afung 200 mg Capsule

Afung 200 mg Capsule contains Fluconazole 200 mg (capsule). It belongs to the Triazole antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Afung 200 mg Capsule

• Treatment of fungal infections such as vaginal candidiasis
• oral/esophageal candidiasis (thrush)
• systemic candidiasis
• cryptococcal meningitis
• and other susceptible fungal infections as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats candidiasis (thrush)
• Helps manage systemic fungal infections
• Effective in cryptococcal infections as prescribed
• Convenient once-daily dosing
• Prevents fungal growth by disrupting cell membrane

How Afung 200 mg Capsule works

Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal that inhibits fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme (14-alpha-demethylase), blocking ergosterol synthesis. This disrupts the fungal cell membrane and inhibits growth/kills susceptible fungi.

How to take Afung 200 mg Capsule

Capsule for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily; may be taken with or without food. Swallow whole with water; take at the same time each day and complete the full course.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, liver injury and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Afung 200 mg Capsule

Most side effects of Afung are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• abdominal pain
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• taste changes

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Afung 200 mg Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in liver disease (may cause hepatitis/raised liver enzymes); stop and seek care if severe rash, blistering, or signs of allergy occur. May cause QT prolongation/arrhythmias—caution in heart disease, electrolyte imbalance, or with QT-prolonging drugs. Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney impairment. Not effective for non-fungal infections; use only on medical advice.

Do not take Afung if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active liver disease, and several are not for use in pregnancy. Itraconazole is not for people with heart failure.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk), phenytoin, carbamazepine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sulfonylureas (hypoglycemia), rifampicin (reduced effect), zidovudine, theophylline, statins (e.g., simvastatin/atorvastatin), benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam), QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, some antipsychotics/macrolides)

How to store Afung 200 mg Capsule

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place; protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Afung 200 mg Capsule

Complete the full course, however long. Keep the skin clean and dry, wash clothes and bedding in hot water, and treat family members if they are affected, or reinfection is very likely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOCEUTICS

Therapeutic class:

Antifungal

Drug class:

Triazole antifungal