Flumide
Flumide Products are primarily used for
Fungal infections
About Flumide Products
How Flumide Products work
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Patient Concerns about Flumide Products
Frequently asked questions about Flumide Products
Frequently asked questions about Fluconazole
Q. What is Flumide Eye Drop? What is it used for?
Flumide Eye Drop is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used in the treatment of fungal eye infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane and thus cures the infections.
Q. Is Flumide Eye Drop safe to use for a long time?
Flumide Eye Drop should not be used for more than 7 days, unless your doctor tells you to. Using Flumide Eye Drop for a longer period may make the fungal infection resistant to the effect of the medicine. If you have been having the infection for more than 6 months, please inform your doctor. You may need to change the dose or probably take a different or more efficient medicine.
Q. How does Flumide Eye Drop work?
Flumide Eye Drop works by killing the causative fungi by destroying its cell membrane. This helps to relieve the symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness, thereby treating the infection.
Q. How long does Flumide Eye Drop take to work?
Flumide Eye Drop starts working as early as within 3 days. The itching and discharge (if any) are the first ones to get better. Pain and soreness may take a little longer to resolve, and in some cases it can even take up to 7 days. But, if it takes longer or if your symptoms do not subside or get worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. I feel better now, can I stop using Flumide Eye Drop?
No, you should not stop using Flumide Eye Drop suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. Remember, your symptoms may improve and you may feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the fungus to continue to grow and hence, prevent complete healing.
Q. In which conditions the use of Flumide Eye Drop should be avoided?
Patients who are allergic to Flumide Eye Drop or any of its components should avoid the use of Flumide Eye Drop. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Flumide Eye Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Flumide Eye Drop?
Keep Flumide Eye Drop in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.