Fluent is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Fluent also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fluent. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Fluent have been listed ahead. These side effects of Fluent are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Fluent's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Fluent's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fluent related warnings section.
Fluent is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Fluent have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Fluent may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Fluent is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Fluent is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult(Female) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluent is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fluent safe for pregnant women?
Fluent shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Fluent safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Fluent.
What is the effect of Fluent on the Kidneys?
Fluent can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Fluent on the Liver?
Fluent is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Fluent on the Heart?
Fluent has very mild side effects on the heart.
Fluent should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluent unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fluent habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fluent has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fluent you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fluent only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fluent cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fluent
Taking Fluent with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluent
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fluent with alcohol will be.
Fluent is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
Rarely, Fluent can cause irregular periods. However, if you're experiencing conditions such as leucorrhoea (whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge), menorrhagia (abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) after taking this medication. Inform your doctor and see a gynaecologist.
No, ideally Fluent is not used for treating eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a doctor for the better medication options.
No, Fluent is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Fluent inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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