Description

✅ Uses (in simple words)

• Treats serious fungal infections like:

  • Yeast infections of the mouth, throat, or esophagus

  • Vaginal yeast infection

  • Fungal infections in the bloodstream, heart, lungs, urinary tract

  • Rare conditions like cryptococcal meningitis (infection around the brain and spinal cord) Lybrate+91mg+9eMedicalwala+9TrueMeds+1PharmEasy+11mg

• Also used to prevent fungal infections in people with weak immunity (e.g., HIV/AIDS, cancer treatments) 1mg+3Drugs.com+3PharmEasy+3

⚠️ Common side effects

You might feel:

• Headache

• Stomach upset (nausea, pain, diarrhea), dizziness, taste changes PharmEasy+11mg+1

These usually go away on their own.

🚨 Serious side effects (rare, but important)

Stop use and seek medical help if you notice:

• Severe allergic reaction: rash, swelling (especially of face/lips/throat), breathing trouble Lybrate+9Drugs.com+9TrueMeds+9PharmEasy+1PharmEasy+1

• Liver problems: symptoms include yellow eyes/skin, dark urine, upper belly pain, itching 1mg+11mg+1

• Life-threatening skin reactions: blistering, peeling with fever Drugs.comLybrate

• Heart rhythm issues (abnormal heartbeat, dizziness, fainting) especially if taking certain heart drugs like pimozide or quinidine 1mg+5PharmEasy+5Drugs.com+5

Also, rare reports of low adrenal gland function, seizures, or hair loss 1mgLybrate

💡 Things to remember

• Take exactly as your doctor tells you—even if you feel better before finishing the tablets Drugs.com+21mg+21mg+2

• Can be taken with or without food, but stick to a routine PharmEasy

• Avoid certain medications: some heart drugs, antibiotics, antacids, and more—tell your doctor about everything you’re taking PharmEasy1mg

• Use safe contraception during treatment and at least one week after, especially for women of childbearing age PharmEasy

• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless doctor decides benefits outweigh risks eMedicalwala+9PharmEasy+91mg+9

• May cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machines if you feel unwell PharmEasy1mg

• Doctors may order liver or kidney tests during prolonged use PlatinumRx+31mg+3Lybrate+3

🧐 Simple summary:

What it does: Kills fungi that cause serious infections – in mouth, throat, genitals, nails, skin, bloodstream, brain.

Common side effects: Mild tummy issues, headache, dizziness.

Serious risks: Allergic reactions, liver damage, dangerous skin or heart problems (rare).

Important to follow doctor’s instructions, report any unusual symptoms immediately, and mention all other medications you take.