Product introduction
Kican 100mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the mouth such as oral thrush. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
Kican 100mg Tablet 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 abdominal cramp, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve in time, talk to your doctor. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce these effects.
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, 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 want to check your liver by testing your blood.
Uses of Kican Tablet
Benefits of Kican Tablet
In Treatment of Fungal infections of mouth (Thrush)
Kican 100mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full dose your doctor has prescribed. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
How to use Kican 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. Kican 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Kican Tablet works
Kican 100mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kican 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Kican 100mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Kican 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Kican 100mg 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.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Kican 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Kican 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Kican Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Kican 100mg 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
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after four weeks of treatment.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Triphenyl compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor
Interaction with drugs
Taking Kican with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Kican 100mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Kican 100mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections such as oral thrush (fungal or yeast infection of the mouth). It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane and thus cures the infections.
Is Kican 100mg Tablet safe to use for a long time?
Kican 100mg Tablet should not be used for more than 7 days, unless your doctor tells you to. This is because with long-term use the fungal infection may become resistant to Kican 100mg Tablet. As a result, the medicine may no longer be able to work properly. If your condition does not improve even after 6 months, please talk to your doctor. The doctor may modify your dose or probably suggest a different or more efficient medicine.
How does Kican 100mg Tablet work?
Kican 100mg Tablet works by killing the infection-causing fungi by destroying its cell membrane. This helps to relieve the symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness, thereby treating the infection.
How long does Kican 100mg Tablet take to work?
Kican 100mg Tablet starts working as early as 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, as long as 7 days. But, if it takes longer, or if your symptoms do not subside or get worse, please consult your doctor immediately.
What if I forget to take a dose of Kican 100mg Tablet?
f you forget to take a dose of Kican 100mg 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.
I feel better now, can I stop taking Kican 100mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Kican 100mg Tablet 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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1587.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 306-307.
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Name: Shaimil Laboratories
Address: 859/1/B, GIDC, Makarpura, Baroda - 390010,Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
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