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Niofine Forte Tablet

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Product introduction

Niofine Forte Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals It is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm. It works by killing the fungi that cause the infection.

Niofine Forte Tablet is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Niofine Tablet

Benefits of Niofine Tablet

In Fungal infections

Niofine Forte Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus 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.

Side effects of Niofine Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Niofine

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Indigestion
  • Abnormal liver enzyme
  • Itching
  • Taste change
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Flatulence

How to use Niofine 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. Niofine Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Niofine Forte Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Niofine Forte Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Niofine Forte Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Niofine Forte Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Niofine Forte Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Niofine Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Niofine Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Niofine Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Niofine Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Niofine Forte Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

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Quick tips

  • Niofine Forte Tablet helps treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Treatment may be needed for 2 to 6 weeks for skin infections and 6 weeks to 6 months for nail infections.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Allylamine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Interaction with drugs

Taking Niofine 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

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Medicine for fungal infections.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination
Fungal infections on body & face
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks.Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Send pictures for better diagnosis and treatment
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FAQs

Q. Can Niofine Forte Tablet be safe for use in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Oral intake of Niofine Forte Tablet is not recommended in patients with chronic or active liver disease. Your doctor may prescribe a liver function test to check whether the liver is functioning effectively or not. This is done because the medicine gets metabolized by liver enzymes and any inefficiency in liver function can lead to increased levels of the medication in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any liver disease or cirrhosis. Also, inform your doctor about the medicines you may be taking as taking Niofine Forte Tablet with another medicine can lead to liver toxicity and Niofine Forte Tablet by acting on the liver enzymes can change the levels of other drugs. Your doctor may suggest periodic monitoring (after 4-6 weeks of treatment) of liver function test and make dose adjustments accordingly.

Q. Does Niofine Forte Tablet cause any skin reactions?

Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Niofine Forte Tablet. There are rare reports of people developing serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and other severe skin reactions with Niofine Forte Tablet. Therefore, do not take this medication without consulting your physician. And, in case you encounter any type of skin reaction or rashes, stop the medication immediately and report to the doctor.

Q. Is Niofine Forte Tablet effective?

Niofine Forte Tablet is effective as an anti fungal medicine if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.

Q. How long do I need to take Niofine Forte Tablet?

The usual duration of treatment for Tinea pedis (fungal infection in the foot), Tinea corporis (ringworms), and Tinea cruris (fungal infection in the groin) is about 2 to 4 weeks. The duration may sometimes be extended to 6 weeks. For fungal infections of nails, the duration of treatment usually varies from 6 to 12 weeks. For fingernail fungal infections it may take 6 weeks whereas toenail fungal infection may take about 12 weeks. However, the exact duration of the therapy is decided by the doctor depending upon the type of infection, the site of infection, and the patient’s response to the therapy.

Q. Can I drink tea or coffee while taking Niofine Forte Tablet?

Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Niofine Forte Tablet. Niofine Forte Tablet decreases the rate of metabolism of caffeine by 19% which is an important constituent of coffee, thereby increasing the levels of caffeine in the blood. These increased levels of caffeine may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and restlessness.
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References

  1. 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. 1586, 1588.
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Address: KLM LABORATORIES PVT LTD, 1004, Hubtown Viva, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai-400060, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2024

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