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Mycosyst is a medicine that contains fluconazole. It is an antifungal drug used for general treatment. The active substance, i.e. fluconazole, belongs to the group of thiazole derivatives.
Manufacturer of the drug: Gedeon Richter Polska Sp. zoo
Form, dose, packaging: capsules; 50 mg (7 pcs), 100 mg (7 and 28 pcs), 200 mg (7 and 14 pcs)
Availability category: prescription drug
The active substance: fluconazole
Mycosyst – indications for use
As for adults, the indications for the use of the preparation are: candidiasis, the so-called cryptococcal meningitis, infections of the mouth, throat and esophagus with yeast, vaginal yeast infection, yeast inflammation of the glans (Mycosyst is used in the last two cases when topical treatment is ineffective), mycoses of the skin, feet, trunk, tinea versicolor, onychomycosis.
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In children, Mycosyst can be used in the treatment of fungal infections of the mouth, throat and esophagus. Mycosyst is also used to prevent yeast infections in immunocompromised children.
Mycosyst – dosage
The dosage of Mycosyst depends on the type of fungal infection. Treatment should continue until the symptoms disappear. Fluconazole is administered orally in the form of capsules or intravenously (infusion solutions).
It is important that the capsules should not be consumed by children – it is a form of the drug intended for adults.
Mycosyst, if it is to be given to children, is used as intravenous infusions.
Mycosyst – contraindications
It will certainly be hypersensitivity to the active substance – fluconazole or other thiazole derivatives, as well as to any of the excipients included in the drug.
Mycosyst should not be used by pregnant women unless the infection is life-threatening. Nursing mothers should also be careful when using Mycosyst due to the risk of fluconazole passing into food.
Mycosyst – warnings
Dizziness and even convulsions may occur while using Mycosyst. People taking Mycosyst should refrain from driving if they notice these types of symptoms.
Interactions of Mycosyst with other drugs
Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, especially those that cause heart problems. These are drugs such as: terfenadine (when the dose of fluconazole taken is more than 400 mg per day), cisapride, astemizole, pimozide, erythromycin or quinidine.
Mycosyst may also interact with anticoagulants, oral antidiabetics, phenytoin, theophylline and hydrochlorothiazide.
Mycosyst – side effects
Among the side effects of using Mycosyst, the most common are: headache and dizziness, gastrointestinal complaints: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes, and rash may occur.
Less common side effects include decreased appetite, anemia, sleepiness or insomnia, as well as dizziness or seizures, altered sensation (tingling skin), altered taste, dry mouth, jaundice, fatigue, muscle aches, excessive sweating and fever.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.