Poconal 40mg Oral Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Converge Biotech |
| Active Ingredient | Posaconazole (40mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Azoles {Triazoles} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 666 |
FAQ
I feel better now. Can I stop taking Poconal 40mg?
No. You should not stop taking Poconal 40mg without discussing it with your doctor even if you feel better. This is because if you stop taking it suddenly, it may worsen your symptoms and your infection may come back. Your doctor will decide for how long you need to continue taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bother you. If you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor may decrease your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
What if I forget to take a dose of Poconal 40mg?
If you have missed a dose of Poconal 40mg, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
How to take Poconal 40mg?
Poconal 40mg should be taken with food to get maximum benefit. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and continue taking it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Is Poconal 40mg effective?
Poconal 40mg is effective if 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 Poconal 40mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What are the side effects of Poconal 40mg?
Some of the common side effects of Poconal 40mg are cough, headache, nausea, and vomiting. However, these are usually not bothersome and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if any of thes side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.
What is Poconal 40mg and what is it used for?
Poconal 40mg belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used to treat serious infections caused by various types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida, in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections. Poconal 40mg is majorly prescribed to severely immunocompromised patients in cases of cancer or those undergoing blood transfusion or chemotherapy.
What if you forget to take Poconal Oral Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Poconal 40mg, 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.
Poconal 40mg Oral Suspension Reviews
Poconal 40mg belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat fungal infection. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Poconal 40mg should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. They should be swallowed whole and taken with 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, diarrhea, feeling sick (nausea), and low potassium level. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction and sign of liver problems such as yellowing of eyes, dark urine, and stomach problems. Get emergency help if this happens.
Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, 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 want to check your liver, and potassium level by testing your blood. The drugs may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.
How Poconal 40mg Oral Suspension Works
Poconal 40mg is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
How to Use Poconal 40mg Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Poconal 40mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Poconal 40mg Oral Suspension
- In Severe fungal infections: Poconal 40mg is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat severe infections in severely immunocompromised patients, cancer patients, and those undergoing blood transfusion.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.
Uses of Poconal 40mg Oral Suspension
- Severe fungal infections
Poconal 40mg Oral Suspension Side Effects
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Headache
- Weakness
- Cough
- Increased liver enzymes
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Fever
- Low blood platelets
- Sleepiness
- Taste change
- Nosebleeds
- Rigors
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Breathlessness
- Decreased appetite
- High blood pressure
- Swelling of legs
- Dizziness
- Petechiae (red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
- Nausea
- Anorectal discomfort
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Fatigue
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Poconal 40mg may be unsafe to use 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.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Poconal 40mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Poconal 40mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As you may feel dizzy, sleepy, or have blurred vision while taking Poconal 40mg, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Poconal 40mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Poconal 40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised while taking this medicine. Use of Poconal 40mg is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Poconal 40mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Poconal 40mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Poconal 40mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Your doctor has prescribed Poconal 40mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- 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.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Poconal 40mg.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
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