Fungirex Gel 30 gm
About Fungirex Gel 30 gm
Fungirex Gel 30 gm belongs to the class of antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (affects skin or the scalp) . Athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm are fungal infections closely related to each other, whereas candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. These infections are usually seen in people with weak immune systems. They can spread by skin-to-skin contact.
Fungirex Gel 30 gm contains miconazole. Fungirex Gel 30 gm can inhibit fungal growth and reduce infection. Generally, Fungirex Gel 30 gm may take 4 to 7 days to reduce the symptoms. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken based on your health condition. Continue using Fungirex Gel 30 gm even if the symptoms improve. Abrupt stopping of the medication may result in a relapse of the infection (reappearance of the signs). So, continue treatment as recommended by your doctor to eradicate the infection.
Use Fungirex Gel 30 gm as recommended by the physician. In some cases, Fungirex Gel 30 gm may cause redness, rash, itching, or blister formation at the site of application, impaired sense of taste (dysgeusia), headache, itching or burning, tummy/abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if the side effects don’t disappear or get worse within a few days. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any other abnormal symptoms.
Before taking the Fungirex Gel 30 gm, inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Inform your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, antifungals, antibiotics, prescription drugs, or non-prescription drugs. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, HIV or AIDS, or undergoing chemotherapy. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.
Uses of Fungirex Gel 30 gm
Medicinal Benefits
Fungirex Gel 30 gm is used to treat fungal or yeast infections. It can inhibit the growth of fungi by targeting fungal cell membranes. It can be used to treat candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch. It improves the symptoms within 3 to 4 days of the initial treatment.
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Side Effects of Fungirex Gel 30 gm
Drug Warnings
Before using Fungirex Gel 30 gm, inform your doctor if you are allergic to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Fungirex Gel 30 gm should be used with caution in people with a weakened immune system due to chronic conditions such as HIV or AIDS and people who are receiving chemotherapy. Also, tell your doctor if you were previously diagnosed with diabetes or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep this medicine away from your eyes. If you get any cream in your eyes, rinse with water immediately. Keep your eyes open when you rinse. Fungirex Gel 30 gm may be contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to miconazole, milk protein concentrate, or any other product component.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Fungirex Gel 30 gm interacts with anticoagulant drugs (anisindione, dicoumarol, and warfarin).
Drug-food interactions: Fungirex Gel 30 gm may interact with caffeine-containing tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine. Do not take marijuana with Fungirex Gel 30 gm as it may worsen the adverse effects of marijuana. Also, avoid consumption of alcohol with Fungirex Gel 30 gm as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Drug-disease interactions: If you have asthma, sulphite allergy, an autoimmune disorder, or heart or liver problems, inform your doctor before using Fungirex Gel 30 gm.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection occurs when a fungus enters, infects, and multiplies in the body. Fungi can live in water, soil, air, and plants. Fungi affect any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood. Mild fungal skin infections are common and can cause rashes. Fungal infections affecting body organs like the lungs can cause flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis and blood infections can be fatal. A few common fungal infections are yeast infections that affect the genital area, oesophagus, and urinary tract caused by the species Candida.