FCN 200 mg Tablet

FCN 200 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains 200 mg of fluconazole in each tablet. It belongs to the azole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections, including infections of the mouth, throat, esophagus, vagina, skin, and some systemic fungal infections when prescribed. This FCN 200 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength product made by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and should be used only as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Fluconazole works by blocking a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, an important part of the fungus cell membrane. Without that protective membrane, the fungus cannot grow properly, and the infection can clear over time after you swallow the FCN 200 mg Tablet.

FCN 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength fluconazole tablet, so it is typically chosen when a doctor wants a 200 mg dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this brand listing, this tablet represents the standard oral 200 mg presentation for patients who need that exact dose.

• Yeast infections (candida infections)
• Vaginal candidiasis
• Oral thrush
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Certain skin and nail fungal infections
• Other fungal infections prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the FCN 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your prescriber gives you, since fluconazole dosing can be once daily, once weekly, or a single dose depending on the infection.
• You can take FCN 200 mg Tablet with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed repeated doses.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Finish the full course if your doctor has told you to keep taking it, even if symptoms improve early.

Each FCN 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of fluconazole per tablet. Depending on the infection being treated, this strength may be taken once, once daily, or at another interval your doctor chooses; the exact regimen is based on the condition, severity, and your medical history. Do not take more than the prescribed amount per day, because the correct dose for FCN 200 mg Tablet is individualized by a clinician.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Fluconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Mild rash

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, or a history of long QT syndrome before using FCN 200 mg Tablet.
• Use extra caution with this higher-strength 200 mg tablet if you are taking medicines that can affect heart rhythm.
• Avoid alcohol if it upsets your stomach or if your doctor advises you to limit it because of liver concerns.
• Let your prescriber know about all medicines you take, because fluconazole has many interaction risks.
• Contact a clinician if symptoms do not improve or if they get worse during treatment.
• Do not use this tablet during pregnancy unless your doctor says it is necessary.
• If you feel dizzy, be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how FCN 200 mg Tablet affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Some diabetes medicines, especially sulfonylureas
• Medicines that can prolong the QT interval, such as certain antiarrhythmics or antipsychotics
• Some seizure medicines and other prescription antifungals

Store FCN 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.