Monocan 200 mg Tablet

Composition of Monocan 200 mg Tablet

Monocan 200 mg Tablet contains Itraconazole (200mg). It belongs to the Monoclonal Antibody class of medicines.

Uses of Monocan 200 mg Tablet

• Monocan 200 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of fungal infections. It is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth or vagina (thrush)
• skin and other parts of the body such as finger and toenails.

Key benefits

• Targeted therapy
• reduces tumor size
• improves survival rates
• less systemic toxicity

How Monocan 200 mg Tablet works

Monocan 200 mg Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane. This treats your infection.

How to take Monocan 200 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Monocan 200 mg Capsule is to be taken with food.<br>If you are taking oral solution, it should be taken one hour before any food or drink.

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 Monocan 200 mg Tablet

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

• Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Skin rash Increased liver enzymes

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 Monocan 200 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Monitor for allergic reactions, avoid live vaccines during treatment, consult doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not take Monocan 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

May interact with other immunosuppressive agents, live vaccines, and certain chemotherapy drugs.

How to store Monocan 200 mg Tablet

Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C, protect from light, do not freeze.

Expert advice for Monocan 200 mg Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Monocan 200 mg Capsule helps treat fungal infections of mouth, skin, vagina or any other parts of the body.</li> <li>Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.</li> <li>Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.</li> <li>Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.</li> <li>Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Monocan 200 mg Capsule .</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if you develop  allergic reactions, nerve pain, or hearing loss.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antineoplastic agent

Drug class:

Monoclonal Antibody