Fole 150 MG Tablet is an anti-fungal medicine. It is used in the treatment of various fungal infections affecting your skin, lungs, mouth, throat, meninges (protective layer covering the brain and spinal cord), etc. It works by stopping the growth of fungi, thus preventing the spread of infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, 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.
Fole 150 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, or any other medical conditions. Report all your current medicines to your doctor before starting the treatment as they can interact with Fole 150 MG Tablet and cause side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
ole 150 MG Tablet can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach discomfort, etc. Consult with your doctor if these side effects are persistent and/or getting worse. Avoid activities like driving vehicles or operating machines while taking this medicine as it can occasionally cause dizziness.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Fole 150 MG Tablet
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Hair loss
- Heartburn
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Uses of Fole 150 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
- Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Oropharyngeal candidiasis is a type of fungal infection that occurs in your mouth and throat. Fole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat oropharyngeal candidiasis.
- Oesophageal Candidiasis
Oesophageal candidiasis is a fungal infection in your oesophagus (food pipe). It may cause dry mouth, swelling, difficulty in swallowing, etc. Fole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat Oesophageal candidiasis.
- Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious infection that affects your meninges (delicate membranes covering your brain and spinal cord). Fole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat Cryptococcal meningitis.
- Vaginal Candidiasis
Vaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection that causes pain, itching, and burning sensation with unusual discharge from the vagina (female sex organ and birth canal). Fole 150 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis.
- Fungal Urinary Tract Infection
Fungal urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of your urinary system i.e. the kidneys, bladder, or urethra caused by Candida species. Fole 150 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by fungi.
- Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a swelling of the peritoneum (a membrane that lines the inner abdominal walls and covers your abdominal organs) caused by either bacteria or fungi. This results in severe pain in the abdomen, nausea, fever, etc. Fole 150 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of peritonitis caused by fungi.
- Candidemia
Candidemia is a fungal infection of the blood and is caused by Candida species of fungi. Fole 150 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of candidemia.
- Prophylaxis of Infections in Special Population
Fole 150 MG Tablet is used to prevent the risk of fungal infection in people receiving chemotherapy (the use of medicines to destroy cancer cells), or after a bone marrow transplantation (treatment to replace the bone marrow with healthy cells).
- Fungal Pneumonia
Fungal Pneumonia is a fungal infection that affects your lungs. Fole 150 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of fungal pneumonia.
- Skin fungal infections
Dermatomycosis is a fungal infection of your skin, hair, and nails. Fole 150 MG Tablet is used to treat various mild to moderate fungal skin infections.
