Fung 200 mg Tablet

Fung 200 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains ketoconazole 200 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the azole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal infections when a doctor decides an oral tablet is appropriate. Fung 200 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength product, and the exact infection it treats depends on your diagnosis. Because ketoconazole can affect the liver and interact with many medicines, it is used only under medical supervision.

How it works: Ketoconazole works by blocking a substance fungi need to build their cell membrane, which weakens and stops the fungus from growing. In tablet form, Fung 200 mg Tablet is swallowed so the medicine can be absorbed and carried through the body to treat certain fungal infections.

The Fung 200 mg Tablet is the exact 200 mg tablet strength, which is the standard oral tablet strength for ketoconazole. Since there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this product is meant for patients whose doctor has specifically prescribed ketoconazole 200 mg per tablet and determined that tablet therapy is appropriate.

• Certain fungal infections
• Systemic mycoses
• Yeast-related infections when prescribed
• Infections caused by susceptible fungi

• Swallow Fung 200 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if possible.
• Take the tablet with food if your doctor or pharmacist advises, since food can help absorption for ketoconazole tablets.
• Separate antacids, acid reducers, or acid-blocking medicines from this tablet as directed, because they can reduce absorption.
• Do not skip doses or stop early even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Fung 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of ketoconazole per tablet. How often it is taken can vary by infection and by your doctor’s plan; some patients may take it once daily, while others may need it more than once daily, but the total daily dose is set by the prescriber and should not be changed on your own. Because this strength is 200 mg, it is a full oral tablet dose and should be used only as directed by a healthcare professional.

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

Common side effects of Ketoconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Rash
• Dizziness

• Do not use Fung 200 mg Tablet without medical supervision because ketoconazole can seriously affect the liver.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of heart rhythm problems, or adrenal gland problems.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it as advised, since alcohol may add strain on the liver.
• This medicine can interact with many prescription drugs, including some medicines used for heart rhythm, seizures, anxiety, cholesterol, and stomach acid.
• If you take antacids or acid-reducing medicines, ask how to time them with Fung 200 mg Tablet because they can lower absorption.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using this tablet.

• Antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors
• Certain heart rhythm medicines, including drugs that can prolong QT interval
• Some statins and other cholesterol-lowering medicines
• Rifampin and other medicines that reduce ketoconazole levels
• Many CYP3A4-metabolized medicines, including some sedatives, anticoagulants, and immunosuppressants

Store Fung 200 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.