Alcan Tablet

Alcan is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Allpa India Medicines Pvt Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Fluconazole, Cefixime. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 1 Tablet and is priced at Rs 15.02 (arround $0.21028 US Dollar)

Generic (Salt) Combination :	(Fluconazole+ Cefixime)
Pharma Company :	Allpa India Medicines Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :	Alcan
Preparation Type :	Tablet
Single Dose :	1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :	Fluconazole-150 mg Cefixime-200 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	1 Tablet
Price Unit :	Rs 15.02 INR (arround $0.21028 US Dollar)
Price Pack :	Rs 15.02 INR (arround $0.21028 US Dollar)

Drug details for Alcan

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Alcan are :

Fluconazole-150 mg
Cefixime-200 mg

Fluconazole
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections, including yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach), abdomen (area between the chest and waist), lungs, blood, and other organs. Fluconazole is also used to treat meningitis (infection of the membranes covering the brain and spine) caused by fungus. Fluconazole is also used to prevent yeast infections in patients who are likely to become infected because they are being treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy before a bone marrow transplant (replacement of unhealthy spongy tissue inside the bones with healthy tissue). Fluconazole is in a class of antifungals called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

Superficial mucosal candidiasis. Candidal balanitis, vaginal candidiasis. Dermatophytosis, pityriasis, versicolor and candida infections. Cryptococcal infections including meningitis, systemic candidasis. Prevention of relapse following a primary course of antifungal treatment for acute cryptococcal infections in patients with aids. Prophylaxis of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients.

For more details on Fluconazole, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Fluconazole..

Cefixime
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Cefixime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); and infections of the ears, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. Cefixime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.Antibiotics such as cefixime will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

Infections of respiratory, urinary and biliary tract. Salmonella infection.

For more details on Cefixime, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cefixime..

Alcan Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alcan, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Fluconazole-150 mg Cefixime-200 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

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