Funmax 50mg Tablet

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Last updated on 31 Mar 2026 | 02:31 PM (IST)

Funmax 50mg 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.

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General Information

Contains

Fluconazole (50mg)

Marketer

Elcure Pharmaceuticals

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Product introduction

Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax Tablet

Treatment of Fungal infections

Benefits of Funmax Tablet

Treatment of Fungal infections
Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 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 Funmax

Increased alanine aminotransferase
Increased aspartate aminotransferase
Rash
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Stomach pain
Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood

How to use Funmax 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. Funmax 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Funmax Tablet works

Funmax 50mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Funmax 50mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Funmax 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Funmax 50mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Funmax 50mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Funmax 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Funmax 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness or seizures. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Funmax 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Liver

CAUTION

Funmax 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

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

Life-threatening

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ranolazine with Fluconazole.

Life-threatening

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Aripiprazole with Fluconazole.

Life-threatening

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Pimozide with Fluconazole.

Life-threatening

Iloperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Iloperidone with Fluconazole.

Life-threatening

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Fluconazole with Amiodarone.

Frequently asked questions

What is Funmax 50mg Tablet used for?

Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?

Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet inform your doctor if you are taking birth control pills.

Can Funmax 50mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Funmax 50mg Tablet may cause hair loss as a rare side effect. If during the treatment you experience hair loss, inform your doctor.

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet effective?

Yes, Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet fungistatic or fungicidal?

Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Funmax 50mg 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.

What if I forget to take a dose of Funmax 50mg Tablet?

If you have missed a dose of Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet for yeast infection?

Yes, Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet a steroid?

No, Funmax 50mg Tablet is not a steroid. Funmax 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals.

Does Funmax 50mg Tablet treat bacterial vaginosis?

No, Funmax 50mg Tablet does not treat bacterial vaginosis as it is not active against any bacteria. Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet make you feel tired?

Yes, Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet can affect your liver.

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet over the counter (OTC)?

No, Funmax 50mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) product. It is available only when prescribed by your doctor.

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet safe to be used in pregnancy?

No, Funmax 50mg Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy. Studies suggest that the use of Funmax 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is harmful to the development of the baby. Therefore, Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg 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 Funmax 50mg Tablet.

I feel better now, can I stop taking Funmax 50mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Funmax 50mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluorobenzenes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor

Related lab tests

Culture Fungus

References

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Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 840-41.
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Address: Ist Floor, A-105, Old Avas Vikas, Jain College Road, Saharanpur(U.P)

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Funmax Tablet

Benefits of Funmax Tablet

Side effects of Funmax Tablet

How to use Funmax Tablet

How Funmax Tablet works

All substitutes for Funmax 50mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Iloperidone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Funmax 50mg Tablet used for?

Can Funmax 50mg Tablet be taken with oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills?

Can Funmax 50mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet effective?

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet fungistatic or fungicidal?

Does Funmax 50mg Tablet treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

What if I forget to take a dose of Funmax 50mg Tablet?

Can I take Funmax 50mg Tablet for yeast infection?

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet a steroid?

Does Funmax 50mg Tablet treat bacterial vaginosis?

Does Funmax 50mg Tablet make you feel tired?

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet over the counter (OTC)?

Is Funmax 50mg Tablet safe to be used in pregnancy?

I feel better now, can I stop taking Funmax 50mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Culture Fungus

References

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