F-Bert 200mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body including fingernails and toenails. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane thereby stopping the growth of fungi.

F-Bert 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole and can be taken with or without food. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for. Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse. Avoid taking antacid treatments within one hour before or two hours after you take it.

The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, headache, and nausea. You could ask your doctor about ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Stop taking medicine and inform your doctor if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, dizziness, and nausea.

Do not take F-Bert 200mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may monitor your liver function. This medicine may make you dizzy so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.

Uses of F-Bert Tablet

Treatment of Fungal infections

Benefits of F-Bert Tablet

In Treatment of Fungal infections

F-Bert 200mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi that causes the infection. It helps treat infections of the mouth, throat, vagina, and other parts of the body.

The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of F-Bert Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of F-Bert

Headache
Nausea
Stomach pain
Rash
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Increased alanine aminotransferase
Increased aspartate aminotransferase

How to use F-Bert Tablet

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. F-Bert 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How F-Bert Tablet works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with F-Bert 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

F-Bert 200mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

F-Bert 200mg 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

UNSAFE

F-Bert 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
F-Bert 200mg Tablet may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

UNSAFE

F-Bert 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Liver

CAUTION

F-Bert 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of F-Bert 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take F-Bert Tablet?

If you miss a dose of F-Bert 200mg 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed F-Bert 200mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
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 develop severe skin rash like blistering of the skin along with fever.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Azole derivatives {Imidazoles}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Interaction with drugs

Taking F-Bert with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Pimozide (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Do not consume Pimozide with Fluconazole.

Iloperidone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Do not consume Iloperidone with Fluconazole.

Aripiprazole (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Both Aripiprazole and Fluconazole can affect heart rhythm and if taken together this may be fatal. Do not consume Aripiprazole with Fluconazole.

Ranolazine (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Do not consume Ranolazine with Fluconazole.

Inotuzumab Ozogamacin (Injection Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Do not consume Fluconazole with Inotuzumab Ozogamacin.

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Patient concerns

Sugar below 200 when take tablet Sugar below 200(f)

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

What is latest reportsA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Typhoid fever, consecutive 4yrs in Bert June to Aug. Body pain, temp- 98to 99F, anxiety, widol test +be.always feel internal fever. Treatment done allopathic med.

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Please take Baptisia Q 10 drops in one cup water thrice daily and Chelidonium Q 10 drops in one cup water after dinner (once) for 15 days.

FAQs

What is F-Bert 200mg Tablet used for?

F-Bert 200mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It is used for the treatment of many fungal infections like Cryptococcal meningitis (fungal infection in the brain) and Coccidioidomycosis (a disease of the lungs). Additionally, it is helpful in the treatment of infections caused by Candida found in the bloodstream, body organs (e.g., heart, lungs) or urinary tract, mucosal thrush (infection affecting the lining of the mouth, throat, and denture sore mouth), and genital thrush (infection of the vagina or penis). It can also be used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, nail infection.

Can F-Bert 200mg Tablet be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?

F-Bert 200mg Tablet has been reported to have a minor interaction when taken with estradiol (a component of oral contraceptives). It can increase the level or effect of estradiol when given along with it. Before starting the treatment with F-Bert 200mg Tablet inform your doctor if you are taking birth control pills.

Can F-Bert 200mg Tablet cause hair loss?

F-Bert 200mg Tablet may cause hair loss as a rare side effect. If during the treatment you experience hair loss, inform your doctor.

Is F-Bert 200mg Tablet effective?

Yes, F-Bert 200mg Tablet is effective when used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using F-Bert 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is F-Bert 200mg Tablet fungistatic or fungicidal?

F-Bert 200mg Tablet is primarily fungistatic which means it controls the growth of fungus). However, it may also act as a fungicidal (kills fungus) medicine against certain organisms, specifically Cryptococcus in a dose-dependent manner, specifically Cryptococcus.

Does F-Bert 200mg Tablet treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

F-Bert 200mg Tablet is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI) caused mainly by Candida. However, bacteria growth can also cause UTI in some cases. If you are suffering from UTI, please consult your doctor as the cause of infection (fungal or bacterial, or other) needs to be identified before the start of any treatment.

Can I take F-Bert 200mg Tablet with alcohol?

Yes, F-Bert 200mg Tablet can be taken with alcohol. No interactions have been reported between the two. However, it is better to consult your doctor on the use of alcohol before taking F-Bert 200mg Tablet to avoid any side effects and get the maximum benefit of F-Bert 200mg Tablet.

What if I forget to take a dose of F-Bert 200mg Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of F-Bert 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Can I take F-Bert 200mg Tablet for yeast infection?

Yes, F-Bert 200mg Tablet can be used for the treatment of yeast (candidal) infection. However, if you think you are suffering from a yeast infection, consult your doctor. This is because proper diagnosis is required before starting any therapy.

Is F-Bert 200mg Tablet a steroid?

No, F-Bert 200mg Tablet is not a steroid. F-Bert 200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Does F-Bert 200mg Tablet treat bacterial vaginosis?

No, F-Bert 200mg Tablet does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. F-Bert 200mg Tablet is used to treat infection of the vagina caused by Candida (a fungal infection). If you think you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, consult your doctor. This is because the diagnosis of your infection (whether it is fungal or bacterial) is required to start your treatment.

Does F-Bert 200mg Tablet make you feel tired?

Yes, F-Bert 200mg Tablet can make you feel tired. If you experience excessive tiredness during the treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor. The reason for tiredness could be a sign of an underlying liver problem as F-Bert 200mg Tablet can affect your liver.

Is F-Bert 200mg Tablet over the counter (OTC)?

No, F-Bert 200mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.

Is F-Bert 200mg Tablet safe to be used in pregnancy?

No, F-Bert 200mg Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy. Studies suggest that the use of F-Bert 200mg Tablet during pregnancy is harmful to the development of the baby. Therefore, F-Bert 200mg Tablet is prescribed in pregnant women only if the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks involved. However, if a woman gets pregnant during the treatment with F-Bert 200mg Tablet, she must be well informed about the potential harm to the baby. If you are planning to conceive, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking F-Bert 200mg Tablet.

I feel better now, can I stop taking F-Bert 200mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking F-Bert 200mg Tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor. This is because suddenly stopping the medication may worsen your condition and your infection may return. Continue your medication even if you feel better as your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the fungus to continue to grow and hence, prevent complete healing.

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