Fulcinex 500mg

Fulcinex Forte belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the body, feet, groin and thighs, scalp, skin, fingernails, and toenails. Fulcinex Forte may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections. Use of Fulcinex Forte for prevention of fungus infection have not been established.

Major indications for Fulcinex Forte (Fulcinex Forte microsize) are:

Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp)

Tinea corporis (ringworm of the body)

Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)

Tinea unguium (onychomycosis; ringworm of the nails)

Tinea cruris (ringworm of the thigh)

Tinea barbae (barber's itch)

Fulcinex Forte (Fulcinex Forte microsize) inhibits the growth of those genera of fungi that commonly cause ringworm infections of the hair, skin, and nails, such as:

Trichophyton rubrum

Trichophyton tonsurans

Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Trichophyton interdigitalis

Trichophyton verrucosum

Trichophyton sulphureum

Trichophyton schoenleini

Microsporum audouini

Microsporum canis

Microsporum gypseum

Epidermophyton floccosum

Trichophyton megnini

Trichophyton gallinae

Trichophyton crateriform

Use Fulcinex Forte ultramicrosize tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Fulcinex Forte ultramicrosize tablets by mouth with or without food.
• Swallow Fulcinex Forte ultramicrosize tablets whole.
• You may also crush Fulcinex Forte ultramicrosize tablets and sprinkle it onto 1 tablespoonful of applesauce. Mix the medicine with the applesauce and swallow the mixture right away without chewing.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Fulcinex Forte ultramicrosize tablets for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Fulcinex Forte ultramicrosize tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Accurate diagnosis of the infecting organism is essential. Identification should be made either by direct microscopic examination of a mounting of infected tissue in a solution of potassium hydroxide or by culture on an appropriate medium.

Medication must be continued until the infecting organism is completely eradicated as indicated by appropriate clinical or laboratory examination. Representative treatment periods are tinea capitis, 4 to 6 weeks; tinea corporis, 2to 4 weeks; tinea pedis, 4 to 8 weeks; tinea unguium - depending on rate of growth - fingernails, at least 4 months; toenails, at least 6months.

General measures in regard to hygiene should be observed to control sources of infection or reinfection. Concomitant use of appropriate topical agents is usually required, particularly in treatment of tinea pedis since in some forms of athlete's foot, yeasts and bacteria may be involved. Fulcinex Forte will not eradicate the bacterial or monilial infection.

Adults: A daily dose of 500 mg will give a satisfactory response in most patients with tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea capitis.

For those fungus infections more difficult to eradicate such as tinea pedis and tinea unguium, a daily dose of 1.0 gram is recommended.

Children:Approximately 5 mg per pound of body weight per day is an effective dose for most children. On this basis the following dosage schedule for children is suggested:

Children weighing 30 to 50 pounds - 125 mg to 250 mg daily.

Children weighing over 50 pounds - 250mg to 500 mg daily.

How supplied

Fulcinex Forte (Fulcinex Forte microsize) 250 mg Tablets in bottles of 100 (NDC 0062-0211-60) (white, scored, imprinted "ORTHO 211").

Fulcinex Forte (Fulcinex Forte microsize) 500 mg Tablets in bottles of 100 (NDC 0062-0214-60) and 500 (NDC 0062-0214-70) (white, scored, imprinted "ORTHO 214").

Dispense Fulcinex Forte (Fulcinex Forte microsize) Tablets in a tight container as defined in the USP.

Fulcinex Forte (Fulcinex Forte microsize) Suspension 125 mg per 5 mL in bottles of 4 fl oz (120 mL) (NDC 0062-0206-04).

Dispense Fulcinex Forte (Fulcinex Forte microsize) Suspension in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.

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