Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, toenails, fingernails or lungs. Fungal infection is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another).
Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet contains Itraconazole, an antifungal that works by inhibiting the production of ergosterol (a main component of cell membranes of fungi). Thereby, weakens and damages the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, causes the main components of fungal cells to leak out and kill fungi and clear the fungal infection.
Take Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, headache, diarrhoea, tiredness, cough, cold, throat pain, back pain and stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet is a pregnancy category C drug and may cause harm to the unborn baby. However, if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet. Do not take Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet if you have or had heart failure as it may cause severe life-threatening adverse effects. If you have kidney, liver, heart or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet. Avoid taking fentanyl (a strong opioid narcotic medicine) with Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet as it may cause severe breathing problems and can even lead to death. If you experience numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, stop taking Mycoclear 400mg Sr Tablet and consult your doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of nerve damage.