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Cytoful 500 mg (flucytosine) tablets are antifungal drugs used to treat severe infections caused by fungi. It is used in conjunction with other medications to treat yeast and fungal infections that affect the entire body. It slows the growth of fungi, kills them and thereby treats infections.

Cytoflu 500mg (Flucytosine) Tablet should be taken according to your doctor's instructions for dosage and duration. It should be taken at a fixed time, preferably with or without food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better as prescribed by your doctor. Missing doses is not advised.

Some people may experience some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and rash. Tell your doctor if these side effects will last for a long time. If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding, please seek medical advice.

Uses of Cytoflu tablets

Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is used to treat severe fungal infections caused by yeast and fungus.

Benefits of Cytoflu tablets

• In Severe fungal infections

The fungus that can cause serious illnesses are killed by Cytoflu 500mg Tablet. Cytoflu normally provides fast relief, but you should keep taking it even if you feel better to ensure that all of the fungus and yeast producing the illness are eliminated and do not develop resistant.

Side effects of Cytoflu tablets

Most side effects do not require medical attention and disappear as your body adapts to the drug. If they last for a long time, see your doctor and stop taking the prescription.

Common side effects of Cytoflu

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash

How to use cytoflu tablets?

Take this medicine and take it for the period recommended by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cytoflu 500 mg tablets can be taken with or without food, but it is recommended to take them at a fixed time.

How Cytoflu tablet work?

Cytoflu 500 mg tablets kill fungi and slow their growth by interfering with protein and DNA synthesis.

Safety tablets

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cytoflu 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cytoflu 500mg (Flucytosine) Tablet may be unsafe to take during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Cytoflu 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cytoflu 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet may be needed.
It should not be prescribed to kidney disease patients if there are no facilities available for measuring the blood levels of this medicine. Please consult your doctor regarding this.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine. Please consult your doctor if you feel any side effects.

What if you forget to take Cytoflu tablets?

If you miss a dose of Cytoflu 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Alternate brands

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cytoflu 500mg Tablet

₹135.0/Tablet

Cytorx 500mg Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹147.5/tablet

9% costlier

QUICK TIPS

• Cytoflu 500mg Tablet is used to treat serious fungal infections in the body.
• Inform your doctor before starting the dose if you have any liver, kidney problems, anemia, and bone marrow disorders.
• Your doctor should get your blood test done in order to measure the level of potassium in the blood.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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