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How to Take Flucytosine and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The usual dosage is 50 to 150 mg/kg/day administered in divided doses at 6-hour intervals.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Drug Name : Flucytosine

This medication is an antifungal agent, prescribed for serious infections (eg- candida, meningitis and pulmonary infections) caused by certain fungi either alone or with other medications.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Flucytosine

International :


Ancobon
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