Fungicip 200 Tablet

Fungicip 200 Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains 200 mg of fluconazole in each tablet. Fluconazole belongs to the triazole class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal and yeast infections. It may be prescribed for infections of the mouth, throat, esophagus, vagina, skin, or internal organs, depending on the diagnosis. Fungicip 200 Tablet is a higher-strength fluconazole tablet and should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Fluconazole works by stopping fungi and yeasts from making ergosterol, a substance they need to build healthy cell membranes. In tablet form, Fungicip 200 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body so the medicine can treat infection from within.

Because Fungicip 200 Tablet contains 200 mg of fluconazole per tablet, it is a stronger tablet than lower-strength fluconazole tablets and is not the usual starting strength for every infection. A doctor may choose this strength when a higher dose is needed, when once-daily tablet dosing is preferred, or when the infection requires a regimen based on a 200 mg unit.

• Yeast infections
• Oral thrush
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Certain skin fungal infections
• Other fluconazole-sensitive fungal infections

• Swallow Fungicip 200 Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; do not change the timing because this is a 200 mg tablet.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Use the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early.
• Do not crush or chew unless a clinician or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate for your tablet.

Each Fungicip 200 Tablet provides 200 mg of fluconazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once a day or on a different schedule set by the doctor, and the maximum number of tablets per day is determined by the prescribed regimen rather than self-selection. Because this is a higher-strength fluconazole tablet, the dose should be individualized by the prescriber.

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

Common side effects of Fluconazole may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Taste changes
• Mild rash

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of abnormal heart rhythm before using Fungicip 200 Tablet.
• Use extra caution if you take medicines that can affect the heart rhythm, because fluconazole can raise the risk of QT prolongation in some people.
• Avoid taking it with medicines that strongly interact with fluconazole unless your prescriber has reviewed them.
• Alcohol is not known to directly cancel the medicine, but heavy drinking can worsen stomach upset and liver stress.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, because fluconazole use depends on the situation and dose.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablet causes dizziness or sleepiness.
• This 200 mg strength is not meant to be split into a different dose plan unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain statins such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
• Some diabetes medicines that can lower blood sugar
• Drugs that affect heart rhythm, including certain antiarrhythmics
• Some benzodiazepines and other sedatives

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