Uses of Vcand 200

Severe fungal infections

Side effects of Vcand 200

Abnormal liver function tests
Hallucination
Slow heart rate
Altered vision
Headache
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting

How to use Vcand 200

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vcand 200 is to be taken empty stomach.

How Vcand 200 works

Vcand 200 is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Vcand 200 to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It should be taken one hour before or one hour after a meal.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Vcand 200.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vcand 200.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Vcand 200 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Vcand 200 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Vcand 200 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nVcand 200 may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Vcand 200 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vcand 200 is recommended.
CAUTION – Liver: Vcand 200 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vcand 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.