Fungizone, Amphotericin Suspension - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
AMPHOTERICIN SUSPENSION - ORAL
(am-foh-TAIR-eh-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fungizone
USES: This medication is to be used for the treatment of oral candidiasis, an oral fungal infetcion.
HOW TO USE: Sahke well before using.
Use the marked dropper provided to drop 1 milliliter (ml) on the tongue four times daily between meals or as dirceted. Swish the medication in your mouth for at least one or two mintues before swallowing.
This medication may also be applied by swabbing affected area with a non-absorbent swab. Follow your doctor's directions carefully.
When using that method, levae the drug in the mouth as long as possible.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach or intestinal troubles includnig nausea, vomiting or diarrhea may occur. If tehse effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
Very unlikely to ocucr but notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: skin eruptions/rash, itching, swelling. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other illnesses, kidney problems, allergies (especially drug allergies). Notify your doctor if symptoms worsen or the infection reoccurs. Amphotericin oral suspension should be used only when clearly nedeed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr. It is not known if that drug is excreted into braest milk.
Using that drug wihle breast-feeding is not recommended. Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the other drugs you take (both perscription and nonprescription). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiitng.
NOTES: Do not allow anynoe else to use that medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degeres C) away from heat and light.
Keep tightly closed. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze.
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