Conflu 150 mg Capsule

Composition of Conflu 150 mg Capsule

Conflu 150 mg Capsule contains Fluconazole (150mg). It belongs to the Systemic antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Conflu 150 mg Capsule

Treatment of Fungal infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Fungal infections Conflu 150 Capsule is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi that causes the infection. It helps treat infections of the mouth
• throat
• vagina
• and other parts of the body. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

How Conflu 150 mg Capsule works

Conflu 150 Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

How to take Conflu 150 mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Conflu 150 Capsule may be taken with or without food.

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

If you miss a dose of Conflu 150 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Conflu 150 mg Capsule

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Conflu 150 mg Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Fungal skin and nail infections need long courses — weeks for skin, months for nails. Stopping when it looks better is the commonest reason it returns. Your doctor may check your liver with a blood test during a long course. Report yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine or persistent nausea at once. Tell your doctor if you have heart failure before taking itraconazole. This group interacts with a great many medicines — give your doctor a complete list.

Do not take Conflu 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

Interacts strongly with statins, some heart medicines, blood thinners and sedatives — some combinations must be avoided altogether. Acid-reducing medicines lower the absorption of itraconazole.

How to store Conflu 150 mg Capsule

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Conflu 150 mg Capsule

Your doctor has prescribed Conflu 150 Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. Inform your doctor if you develop severe skin rash like blistering of the skin along with fever.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST INDIA PHARMACEUTICAL WORK

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Systemic antifungal

Chemical class:

Fluorobenzenes