Brand Name: Flunac
Manufacturer: Drug International Ltd.
Indications :
Flunac is used for the treatment of oropharyngeal, oesophageal, vaginal mucosal or systemic candidiasis, oesophagitis, candiduria and meningitis.
Dosage and administration :
Flunac is administered orally.
Adults & patients over 18 years : Mucosal candidiasis (except vaginal candidiasis)-Oropharyngeal candidiasis : the recommended dose is 50mg once daily for 7 to 14 days. For other candidal infections of the mucosa e.g. oesophagitis, non-invasive bronchopulmonary infections, candiduria, mucocutaneous candidiasis etc.: the recommended dose is 50mg daily, given for 14 to 30 days. In unusually difficult cases of mucosal candidal infections the dose can be increased to 100mg daily. Vaginal candidiasis : 150mg single oral dose. Systemic candidiasis (Cryptococcal infections e.g., meningitis) : 400mg initially, then 200mg daily. The dose can be increased upto 400mg daily if necessary. Treatment should continue according to patient’s response.
Child over 1 year : Superficial candidal infections, 1-2 mg/kg daily; systemic candidiasis and Cryptococcal infections3-6mg/kg daily. In serious life threatening infections upto 12mg/kg daily has been given to children aged 5-13 years, max400mg daily. Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation :
FDA approved Pregnancy Category C.
Packing :
Flunac-50 Capsule : 3×10’s capsules in blister pack. Flunac-150 Capsule : 2×10’s capsules in blister pack.
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